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Total PhysicalResponse (TPR)

"Babies don't learn by memorizing lists;why should children or adults?"


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Total Physical Response

(TPR)What is TPR?

TPR is an approach to teaching a secondlanguage, based on listeninglinked tophysical activitieswhich are designed to

reinforce comprehension.


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(TPR)A little more on TPR . . .

Total Physical Response (TPR) is a method developed by Dr. James J.Asher to aid learning second languages.

The method relies on the assumption that when learning a second oradditional language, that language is internalized through a processof code-breaking similar to first language development

Students respond to commands that require physical movement. TPRis primarily intended for ESL teacher, although the method is used inteaching other languages as well.


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(TPR)

TPR is not always dancing and singing songs!Generally, we refer to body movement withinstruction to engage learners.

Students learn by identifying a certain key point to

some action.TPR can be used for all curriculum, literacy,science, math, and so on.


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(TPR)What are advantages of TPR?Fun and Easy: Students enjoy activity!

Simple TPR activities do not require a great deal of preparation on

the part of the teacher.TPR is inclusive and works well a class with mixed ability levels.

Good for kinesthetic learners who need to be active in class.

Good tool for building vocabulary.

Actions help build connections in the brain.

Helps learners achieve fluency faster by immersing learners inactivities that involve them in situational language use.

Good instructional practice for ESLs intheir silent period.Works well for child and adult learners.


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(TPR)What are disadvantages of TPR?Most useful for beginners.

Preparation becomes an issue for teachers at higher levels.

Students are not generally given the opportunity to express

their own thought in as creative manner.

It is easy to over use TPR and begin to bore students.

May limit teachers in term of scope of language that can be

addressed.

Can be a major challenge for shy students.


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(TPR)Who benefits most from TPR?

TPR seems to work effectively for children and adults.

There is no age barrier. The only setback is that if thelanguage training starts after puberty, the probability is

almost certain that one will have at least some accent in

speaking the second language, no matter how many years

one lives in the foreign country.

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English speaking students who have little academic

reinforcement at home.
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(TPR)Who benefits most (cont . . .)

Struggling students

Teachers are noticing growth in students learning,

and boosting the academic levels in their

classrooms.


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Total Physical Response (TPR)Example of Activity

This is an example of an effective TPR activity that students can perform at

their seats. Each student has a kit such as the interior of a kitchen. Then you

say in the target language, "Put the man in front of the sink. With your play

board displayed so that it is clearly visible to the students, you place the man in

the kitchen of your kit and your students follow by performing the same actionin their kits.


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one book for each studentSay the following commands to each student and have themdo the action that corresponds. Model each action as you givethe command until each student participates withouthesitation. Repeat and review commands after you add new

ones. Then repeat the new ones, recombining them beforeadding more. Keep the students feeling successful.

Stand upSit down

Sit downOpen your mouthClose your mouthSHHH (whisper) Be quiet (hold students quiet for 30 seconds)That's very, very goodWonderful!


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Materials Required: chalkboard or writing paper

Read the following instructions to the students.

Go to the chalkboard (or take out a piece of paper)

Write 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10Write A B C D E F G H I J

Draw a line under the number 4

Draw a line under 6, 7, 8

Draw a line under 9, 10

Draw a line under E F G

Draw a line under I J

Draw a circle around A B

Draw a circle around F

Cross out number 1

Cross out numbers 3 and 4

Cross out A B CErase 1, 2, 3, 4

Erase E F G


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Total Physical Response (TPR)

50 Strategies for Teaching English LanguageLearners,

Chapter 11 Integrating Movement into Language

Acquisition

In first-language learners, children acquire

receptive language before they attempt to speak,

they develop understanding through moving their

bodies and they are not forced to speak until theyare ready


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Step by Step (steps for teaching TPR lesson)

1. Choose physical vocabulary,

- ex. Stand up, show me the door, (language

used in the classroom)2. Introduce vocabulary gradually

- Start with 3 & randomly use

3. Drop the physical modeling4. Add additional commands


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Step by Step (steps for teaching TPR lesson)

5. Add additional responses

-Find new ways for students to display their

understanding of vocabulary, ex. draw picture

6. Play games for additional practice

- only when students gain confidence

7. Assess student progress & understanding

(easy to visually assess, make a checklist)


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Teachers are required to perform a lot ofaction to introduce basic vocabulary. Theseinitial steps are crucial because the only waylanguage acquired is through comprehensible

input. Actions also enhance understandingorganization and storage of linguistics input.

Active and direct role the director of a

stage play with students as actors


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Students roles

Listener and performer,little influence over

the content oflearning.

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