Effective methods in teaching english language for young learners
It is also important in teaching phonics and pronunciation
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- 4. TPR is beneficial for both young and older students
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3. It is also important in teaching phonics and pronunciation.
One of the most difficult aspects of learning a new language is pronouncing unfamiliar sounds. Teachers can show their students how to make these sounds using TPR or embossed movements .Repeat the movement from the student for muscle memory and inflate. 4. TPR is beneficial for both young and older students. TPR is often cited as the best job for young students; however, it should not be completely ignored as a tool for adults. TPR helps to show the meaning of a new word, especially for students with very minimal background, regardless of age. For example, adults may not like the idea of playing Simon Sayes, using gestures to present new words can help teach the definition. Teachers should adjust the amount and type of TPR to the students specific learning style, needs, and age. Using smile and being energetic! Using TPR and being upbeat and happy while teaching English courses is critical to student activism. The best thing a teacher can do is practice TPR with a big smile. In a traditional classroom, students have more visual cues such as full body gestures, interactions with other students, and facial expressions. However, in an online classroom, they can only see your face. A big smile helps students feel happy and confident in their lessons and encourages them to keep reading. While the TPR teachers should be energetic, it is not helpful to point out that it is too wild or too fast. This can be distracting to the student. There is a fine line between energetic and extreme anger. In this field, there are special persons that have their own role. Here are individuals can see their example. Weaknesses of TPR Weaknesses of TPR Although TPR methods are successful he has a bit in teaching foreign languages short comings that cannot be ignored; On the other hand, TPR has also a number of limitations. One major disadvantage of this approach is that, although it may be superior for the development of the listening skill, “among the 'four skills', the productive skills of speaking and writing are the weaker” (Seely and Romijn, 2006, p.4). Another problem with this approach is that it is easy to overuse and can become repetitive for students. Resistance may occur after a while when some students get tired of moving in response to commands, or just get tired of moving, or just get tired of doing the same thing. They cease to find it fun and interesting. Asher applies the term adaptation, from biology, to this phenomenon (Seely and Romijin13). As Asher states, “using it as your only tool will result in adaptation” . In consequence, TPR needs constant variations or combinations with other tools to avoid redundancy.14 Perhaps the most serious disadvantage is that it can be an insurmountable obstacle for very shy students who can feel embarrassed or inhibited. “The necessity of producing overt physical responses right away may provoke anxiety in some students15” .Moreover, on the contrary, some students may use TPR as an opportunity to do nonsense. Another problem is that the instructor may find it difficult to use TPR with certain target languages and with specific vocabulary or grammar elements. Likewise, although TPR can be used either with beginners or advanced students, it is easier to use with beginners and instructors may need a lot of time to prepare a TPR lesson for advanced students. Another thing to take into account is that TPR would be more suitable for small groups in order to have enough space to perform the actions and to reduce the possible noise. However, It is considered that “even if the spectators are a bit noisy, learning is being imprinted” . Finally, problems may arise if some students’ mistakes are not corrected and they do not notice the gap because this can lead to a fossilization of such errors. In order to empirically analyses which can be the advantages and disadvantages of TPR and if it can be useful in the classroom, the following section explains an investigation carried out with third grade Primary Education students. Download 147.73 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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