Total physical response

UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CHIMBORAZO FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS DE LA EDUCACION HUMANAS Y

TEGNOLOGIAS CARRERA DE IDIOMAS

SUBJECT: Methodology I

PROFESSOR : Msc Cesar NarvaezTOPIC :TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE

NAMES: Taday Sara Vilema Nancy

5th semester

2014-2015

Content • GAME • INTRODUCTION TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE• OBJECTIVES (TPR)• WHAT IS TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE (TPR)• CHARACTERISTICS (TPR)• ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF TPR• THE APPLICATION OF (TPR) IN THE CLASSROOM• LEARNERS ROLES• TEACHER ROLES

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TOTAL PHYSICAL

RESPONSE

INTRODUCTION TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE

• (TPR) is a language-teaching method built around the coordination of speech and action; it attempts to teach language through physical (motor) activity.

• Learners act out commands given by the teacher or their fellow pupils (at a later stage). These commands, or series of commands, are simple at the beginning.

OBJECTIVES OF TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE

• T.P.R are to teach oral proficiency at a beginning level.

• Comprehension is a means to an end, and the ultimate aim is to teach basic speaking skills.

• These will depend on the particular needs of the learners.

WHAT IS TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE (TPR)

• This method attempts to center attention to encouraging learners to listen and respond to the spoken target language commands of their teachers. In other words, TPR is a language teaching method built around the coordination of speech and action; it attempts to teach language through physical (motor) activity.

CHARACTERISTICS OF TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE

• Imperative drills are the prominent classroom activity in TPR.

• They listen attentively and respond physically to commands by the teacher.

• Learners need to respond both individually and collectively; they have minor influence on the content of learning inasmuch as content is determined by the teacher.

ADVANTAGES OF TPR

• It is a lot of fun. Learners enjoy it, and this method can be a real stirrer in the class. It lifts the pace and the mood.

• It is very memorable. It does assist students to recognize phrases or words.

• It is good for kinesthetic learners who are required to be active in the class.

DISADVANTAGES OF TPR

• Students do not practice pronunciation.• No speaking .• No creativity.• Good for children.

THE APPLICATION OF (TPR) IN THE CLASSROOM

• TPR can be used to teach and practice such many things as: vocabulary connected with actions grammatival items, including tenses past/present/future and continuous aspects classroom language.

LEARNERS ROLES

• 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.

TEACHER ROLES

• The teacher plays an active and direct role in Total Physical Response. It is the teacher who decides what to teach, who models and presents the new materials, and who selects supporting materials for classroom use.

CONCLUSION

“The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.”― William Arthur Ward