MISMATCHED METHODOLOGIES: THE PITFALLS OF IGNORING STUDENTS' TEMPERAMENTS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING

Аннотация

This article examines the typical errors made in English language instruction that result from ignoring the unique temperaments of each student. Although linguistic proficiency and pedagogical effectiveness are frequently given priority in curriculum design, learners' psychological characteristics—particularly temperament—remain underappreciated. The study classifies students according to the traditional four temperaments—phlegmatic, sanguine, choleric, and melancholic—and criticizes ineffective teaching methods that impede learning. The paper advocates for a more individualized, temperament-sensitive pedagogy in English language instruction by examining case studies and pointing out ineffective teaching strategies for each temperament type.