TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE (James Asher) - created from Mind Map

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Background

Drawn on

Approach

Objectives

Roles

It is a language teaching method built around the coordination of speech followed by an action; it attempts to teach language through physical (motor) activity.

Developmental psychology

Learning theory

Humanistic pedagogy

-Adult second language as a parallel process to child first language acquisition. -Speech directed to young children consists primarily of commands.

- Grammatical structures and vocabulary items can be learned from the skillful use of the imperative by the instructor

affective factors play a recognizable role in the all processes of learningA

The bio-program

Brain Lateralization

Reduction of stress

-Listening before speaking.-children are required to respond physically to spoken language in the form of parental commands. -after listening comprehension is acquired

TPR is directed to right- brain learning since it is in charge of motor activities. When sufficient amount of right-hemisphere learning has taken place, the left hemisphere will be triggered to produce language and to initiate other, more abstract language processes.

Adult learning environment often causes considerable stress and anxiety. By focusing on meaning interpreted meaning through movements, rather than in language forms studied in the abstract, learner is said to be liberated from self-conscious and stressful situations and is able to devote full energy to learning.

Teach oral proficiency,Comprehension , and Teach basic speaking skills

Learner

Teacher

Materials

listeners and performer

is who decides what to teach, who models and presents the new materials, and who selects supporting materials for classroom use

-Beginners:pictures, slides, and word charts and realia. -Later stages:the teacher’s voice, actions, and gestures are sufficient.