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Which method primarily relies on rote learning and memorization of words, neglecting a deeper understanding of meaning?
Which method primarily relies on rote learning and memorization of words, neglecting a deeper understanding of meaning?
Which language teaching method emphasizes direct association of words with real-life objects and pictures?
Which language teaching method emphasizes direct association of words with real-life objects and pictures?
Which method is primarily based on the behaviorist theory, utilizing stimulus-response patterns?
Which method is primarily based on the behaviorist theory, utilizing stimulus-response patterns?
Which of the following teaching methods uses physical actions to reinforce language concepts and comprehension?
Which of the following teaching methods uses physical actions to reinforce language concepts and comprehension?
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Which method postpones grammar instruction until learners develop basic fluency of a language?
Which method postpones grammar instruction until learners develop basic fluency of a language?
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Which language teaching method is grounded in the constructivist teaching principle?
Which language teaching method is grounded in the constructivist teaching principle?
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Which teaching method uses the home language of the learner for instruction, minimizing target language exposure?
Which teaching method uses the home language of the learner for instruction, minimizing target language exposure?
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Which method emphasizes the connection and understanding between listening, reading, and speaking to understand a language?
Which method emphasizes the connection and understanding between listening, reading, and speaking to understand a language?
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Study Notes
Traditional Grammar Translation Method
- Focuses on translation between the target and native language, using dictionaries.
- Rote learning prioritizes memorization of words, often neglecting comprehension, spelling, and pronunciation.
- Emphasizes memorizing grammar rules over understanding their application.
- Limits oral practice, focusing mainly on written exercises.
- Instruction is delivered in the student's native language, reducing target language exposure.
- Provides limited opportunities for speaking in the target language.
Direct Method
- Promotes direct learning through listening, reading, and speaking in the target language.
- Encourages understanding via active listening, reading, and speaking practice.
- Emphasizes associating words with real-life objects and relatable images.
- Prioritizes communication skills over explicit grammar instruction.
- Leverages context-based teaching, using relatable scenarios and topics.
- Deferring grammar instruction until students achieve basic fluency.
Audio-Lingual Method
- Rooted in behaviorist principles, emphasizing stimulus-response connections.
- Drills learners on language structures to establish habits.
- Emphasizes correct pronunciation through repetition and memorization.
- Prioritizes listening and speaking skills over reading and writing, believing these build fluency.
- Views language as a system of habits formed through practice and exposure.
Total Physical Response (TPR)
- Developed by James Asher, this method uses physical actions to reinforce language concepts.
- Employs physical actions to aid comprehension, particularly for learners struggling with understanding verbal instructions.
- Teachers model actions, assisting learners to understand and respond.
- Comprehension precedes spoken expression, connecting actions and language.
- Completely excludes the student's native language to immerse them in the target language.
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
- Based on constructivist principles, encouraging active participation in constructing meaning through communication.
- Prioritizes interaction and communication as the core function of language.
- Incorporates text-based learning to allow learners to construct meaning from diverse texts.
- Favors task-based learning, using real-world activities to enhance communication skills.
- Views language as a tool for communication promoting fluency and interaction.
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Explore the key differences between the Traditional Grammar Translation Method and the Direct Method of language teaching. This quiz covers the characteristics, advantages, and drawbacks of each method. Test your understanding of these approaches to language education.
