Powerpoint Total Pysical Response
- 2. TPR is… • a language teaching method built around the coordination of speech and action. • a method of teaching a language using physical movement to react to verbal input.
- 3. The Origins • Originated in late 1960s, became popular in 1970s-80s. Why? High dropout rates in second language classes. … but almost no problems learning the first language.
- 4. Principles • Understanding of Teaching language before ability to speak • Meaning of Teaching language words conveyed through actions • No forcing to speak
- 5. Objectives • The ultimate aim is to teach basic speaking skills • To produce learners who are capable of free communication, which is understandable to a native speaker
- 6. Roles of Learners • Listener & performer – Learners in Total Physical Response have the primary roles of listener and performer. – They listen attentively and respond physically to commands given by the teacher.
- 7. Roles of a Teacher • Active and direct role • Select supporting materials, and model the lesson • Parent-like feedback
- 8. Characteristics • Combines information and skills kinesthetically and sensorically. • Learners monitor and evaluate their own progress.
- 9. Advantages • TPR is fun and easy. • Good tool for building vocabulary for long-term retention. • Effective for both adult and young learners.
- 10. Disadvantages • Challenge for shy students. • No opportunity to talk in a creative manner. • Can become too repetitive and boring.
- 11. Learning process • Review Teacher repeats items from previous time • New commands Teacher gives new commands, repeat and vary them • Role reversal Student command their teacher and classmates
- 12. Conclusions • TPR is a language teaching method built around the coordination of speech and action • TPR proved to be useful in second language acquisition • BUT! In order to be successful TPR should be used in association with other methods and techniques.
- 13. Useful links • http://www.tpr-world.com • http://www.tprsource.com/