direct methods and its characteristics

2.  The 4 skills should be taught from the very
beginning using L2
 Objects will be used to explain meanings
 L1 is not allowed in the classroom
 The Tch should DEMONSTRATE not
translate and should avoid explaining
 Sts should learn to think in L2 ASAP
 The purpose of language learning is
COMMUNICATION

3.  Pronunciation should be taught from the
beginning and emphasized as well
 Self-correction (it facilitates language learning)
 Conversational activities are a must since the
sts may use L2 in natural and real contexts
 Grammar should be taught INDUCTIVELY
 The syllabus is based on topics and situations
 Learning another Lg involves learning about
the culture and living in those countries where
L2 is the native lg.

4.  What are the goals of a tch who uses
DM?
 To teach sts how to communicate
effectively in L2, to do so they need to
think in L2 (critical thinking, challenging
activities, etc)
 What is the role of the tch and the sts?
 They do the class together since they both
have to participate and communicate using
L2

5.  What does DM emphasize?
 It emphasizes vocabulary over grammar,
communication over reading
 What about evaluation?
 Evaluation is also direct, it means the tch
asks and the sts answer, the tch asks them
to write a paragraph and then both check
it and correct it

6.  What are some characteristics of the
learning/teaching process?
 Meaning association
 Use of realia, pictures or pantomime
 The tch never translates
 The class is based on real situations (everyday
lg)
 Grammar is taught inductively (an explicit
grammar rule may never be given)
 Vocabulary practice is done within complete
sentences

7.  Reading aloud (passages, short texts, etc)
 Q & A exercises (oral or written)
 Peer-correction, self-correction (giving them
alternatives)
 Conversation practice
 Fill in the blanks
 Dictation
 Map drawing (listening exercises)

8.  Which levels do you think GTM and DM
are more appropriate?
 To teach vocabulary in 5th and 11th
grade… which method would you use?
Why?
 What resources do you need to teach each
method?
 Which method suits you better? Why?

9.  Create an activity for teaching vocabulary
and grammar. Include the objectives of
the activity and the closing of it
(checking). You may use GTM or DM but
without telling the class which one, so
your classmates will discover it and discuss
if it was or not the most appropriate one.