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It is more a student-centred method. Students are actively
involved. In this clip only some phrases in the native language were used for helping
the students who didn´t understand. The focus is on vocabulary and speaking.
Pictures, toys (on the desk) were used for making it clearer. The teacher repeated the
incorrect phrase or sentence immediately. The teacher was positive and praised after
the successful performance.
· Humanistic methods: the silent way
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvyoevK-dh0
TESOL Methods
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85P7dmPHtso
6 Dr. Gattegno's Silent Way Present Perfect Part 1
Teaching should be subordinated to learning
Language for selfexpression
Students' own inner criteria for correctness
Teacher as a technician
Colourcoded word/sound charts, rods
Teacher gives clues but does not model the language
Cooperativeness, relaxed and enjoyable learning environment
Culture and language are inseparable
The syllabus develops according to the learning needs