THE METHOD
Dr. James J. Asher, developed in 1970s The Physical Response Method, better known
has TPR. This method was created because Dr. James realized that 95% of secondary
language students where dropping their classes, and so he realized that he needed to
create a non-stress class.
“It is an approach to teaching language based on the idea that if you have to do
something physical in response to language, then learning is more meaningful, and
you learn faster”.
The Method it’s based on the idea that we can learn a second language the same
way we learn the first language, through the same natural processes. Parents have
“language/body conversations” with their babies, the parent gives the child some
instructions and the child physically responds to this.
So the point is that the teacher presents the new vocabulary in action. For example, if
we are teaching the word Laugh I could talk about this word by laughing all the time,
and the students would then mirror.
bibliography
Council, B. (s.f.). BBC. Obtenido de Teaching English: http://
www.teachingenglish.org.uk/knowledge-database/tpr
jueves, 15 de mayo de 2014
viernes, 9 de mayo de 2014
Characteristics
This method
combine information with the skills kinesthetically and the skills sensorially
The student
assimilated the information at a rapid rate because of the combination of
skills.
Other
characteristics of this method are Focusing on meaning and comprehension of the
language.
In the brain,
the left brain responds all about: analyzing, critiquing, discussing, explaining,
talking and telling. While that the right brain responds all about: acting, drawing,
games, gesturing, metaphor, physical and movements.
This method
allows changing the information of student with the right brain and with the
left brain.
Many Children
and many adults are highly motivated by TPR because has a continuous action and
a fast evolution.
This method has
checked with the high rate of success, and the low level of stress involved in
the children and adults for learn other language.
bibliography
Council, B. (s.f.). BBC. Obtenido de Teaching English: http://
Techniques
Using the TPR method in the classroom can be beneficial to both the student and the teacher;
one of its advantages is that children enjoy these activities.
For example we can find some of the most used methods such as:
Simon Says: it’s a classic among TPR activities, one that is more commonly used to teach the
parts of the body. But why not go beyond the simple, ‘’Simon says touch your nose’’ and try
more complex commands? Say you are teaching your students how to give directions. Clear up
a space in the classroom, one your students can easily maneuver around.
Another of the most common activities that can be found is:
Songs, Young ESL learners love to sing songs, but if you add movement or miming, they’ll
enjoy them so much more. It is, in fact, difficult for most children to sing songs while sitting
absolutely still. Singing and moving come naturally to them. So why not take advantage of this
and incorporate lots of song with movement?.
one of its advantages is that children enjoy these activities.
For example we can find some of the most used methods such as:
Simon Says: it’s a classic among TPR activities, one that is more commonly used to teach the
parts of the body. But why not go beyond the simple, ‘’Simon says touch your nose’’ and try
more complex commands? Say you are teaching your students how to give directions. Clear up
a space in the classroom, one your students can easily maneuver around.
Another of the most common activities that can be found is:
Songs, Young ESL learners love to sing songs, but if you add movement or miming, they’ll
enjoy them so much more. It is, in fact, difficult for most children to sing songs while sitting
absolutely still. Singing and moving come naturally to them. So why not take advantage of this
and incorporate lots of song with movement?.
Council, B. (s.f.). BBC. Obtenido de Teaching English: http://
www.teachingenglish.org.uk/knowledge-database/tpr
miércoles, 7 de mayo de 2014
Our Opinion
We feel very identified with this method because it is related with
what we are studying.
This method can help us a lot in the future because it has told us
what methods we can use in the classroom with our future students,
as in the case of a student with dyslexia.
Learning another language is necessary to decipher codes, as you
learn when we are just starting to speak our language.
We think that this method is very useful in the classroom because
the student not only care about what the teacher is talking, but also
students are involved in the class, it becomes an experience, and they
are part of it and so its meaningful.
The more techniques we learn as teachers, the easier would be to
teach English and so the student will want to participate in class
because it would be so much fun than just a board boring class.
bibliography
Council, B. (s.f.). BBC. Obtenido de Teaching English: http://
www.teachingenglish.org.uk/knowledge-database/tpr
what we are studying.
This method can help us a lot in the future because it has told us
what methods we can use in the classroom with our future students,
as in the case of a student with dyslexia.
Learning another language is necessary to decipher codes, as you
learn when we are just starting to speak our language.
We think that this method is very useful in the classroom because
the student not only care about what the teacher is talking, but also
students are involved in the class, it becomes an experience, and they
are part of it and so its meaningful.
The more techniques we learn as teachers, the easier would be to
teach English and so the student will want to participate in class
because it would be so much fun than just a board boring class.
bibliography
Council, B. (s.f.). BBC. Obtenido de Teaching English: http://
www.teachingenglish.org.uk/knowledge-database/tpr
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