direct method jerry crosby september 18, 2006 edu-540.005 methods and materials: foreign language
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Direct MethodDirect MethodDirect MethodDirect MethodJerry CrosbyJerry Crosby
September 18, 2006September 18, 2006
EDU-540.005EDU-540.005
Methods and Materials: Foreign Methods and Materials: Foreign LanguageLanguage
Historical Context
• Naturalistic approach
• Founder Maximilian Berlitz
• Roots in the Series Method
• SLA like native language acquisition– Details
Principles of the Direct Method
1. Classroom instruction2. Vocabulary and sentences3. Oral communication4. Grammar and punctuation5. Listening comprehension
Demonstration
• Topic: Driving in the Spanish speaking world
• Major objectives– Learn the meanings of street signs in the
Spanish speaking world, and other important vocabulary i.e. parts of an automobile and shapes.
• Language level: Intermediate
• Grade Level: 9-10th grade
• Introductory activity: Guessing game with unknown road signs
• Listen and repeat exercise with the street road signs
• Around the World game
Demonstration (cont.)
Evaluation
• What have the students learned?• How will they show that what they
have learned?– Informal Assessment: Matching
worksheet
Conclusion
• Well-rounded approach to SLA• Limitations of the Direct Method• The future and present of the
Direct Method– Audiolingual method– Berlitz language schools
• Personal Opinion
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