12 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the teacher giving commands in the target language and performing the action with the students?
To convey meaning in the target language through actions
Why does the teacher introduce new commands only after the students have mastered the first six?
To ensure students are not overwhelmed
What is the role of the right hemisphere of the brain in language instruction, according to the text?
It controls nonverbal behavior
What happens when students make an error in the activity?
The teacher repeats the command while acting it out
What is the teacher's approach to presenting the target language?
Presenting the language in chunks
Why does the teacher use the imperative in the activity?
To direct student behavior
What is a key factor that facilitates learning?
Low anxiety
What is the purpose of correcting students in an unobtrusive manner?
To avoid embarrassing students
What is the benefit of using novel language combinations in language learning?
It helps students to develop flexibility in understanding
When should teachers focus on the fine details of the language?
When students are somewhat proficient
What is the importance of making language learning fun?
It makes language learning more effective
What is the approach to language learning emphasized in the text?
Emphasizing spoken language over written language
Explore observations and principles of the Total Physical Response Method in language teaching, focusing on the teacher's behavior and principles behind it. Understand how meaning can be conveyed through actions and how memory is activated through learner response.
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