The Silent Way Ppt 58381k

THE SILENT WAY

Methodology Was originated by Dr. Caleb Gattegno

Advocates that : Start from what the students know – the teacher assist learners to use that knowledge in the target language – teacher continue putting together sounds to make a name word.

Silent Way class is silent for most of the time – the learner should be encouraged to produce as much language as possible.

Silence – the best vehicle for learning (students concentrate on the task to be accomplished and the potential means to its accomplishment).

Learning is facilitated only:

If the learner discovers or creates rather than re and repeats what is to be learned

By accompanying physical objects

The rods and the colour-coded pronunciation charts provide physical foci for student learning and also create memorable images to facilitate student recall.

By problem solving involving the material to be learned

Objectives General – to give beginning students oral and aural facility in basic elements of the target language.

General goal – nearnative fluency in the target language and correct pronunciation.

Learners could be able to: Correctly and easily answer questions about themselves, their education, family, travel and daily events – practical knowledge and use of the target language;

Speak with good accent;

Perform adequately in the following areas; spelling, grammar, reading comprehension and writing

Materials Coloured cuisenaire rods

Vocabulary or word charts

Pronunciation charts (Fidels)

Learners’ role • The teacher is reluctant to repeat and that the student is obliged to pay close attention. • Independent learners • Autonomous learners • Responsible learners • Learners are expected to interact with each other and suggest alternatives to each other.

Teacher’s role • • • •

A technician or engineer Neutral observer Silent Teacher’s task: - to teach -to test -to get out of the way

Advantages • TSW learners acquire (inner criteria) • Creates a correctly, adequately working interlanguage • The self-esteem of the students will be increased and this will enhance learning • Learners gain practical knowledge and use of the target language

Disadvantages • Method should be used in small groups of students • The rigidity of the system may be meaningless • How successfully it might be used at more advanced levels is questionable. • Language is separated from its social context and taught through artificial situations usually by rods.

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