پاورپوينت The Silent Way

The Silent Way

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In the Experience section of The Silent Way, students participate in a sample language class where the method is demonstrated. The teacher remains mostly silent throughout the lesson and gives very limited verbal instruction.

Instead of explaining or modeling the language, the teacher uses visual aids like color-coded word charts and physical tools such as Cuisenaire rods to guide students in discovering the target language themselves.

Reviewing the principles

What are the goals of teachers who use the Silent Way?

01

To help students become independent, self-reliant, and responsible for their own learning.

What is the role of the teacher

& students?

02

The teacher is a silent guide; students are active explorers and problem-solvers.

03

What are some characteristics of the teaching/learning process?

Learning is discovery-based;

errors are seen as part of learning;

students correct themselves.

What is the nature of student-teacher interaction? What is the nature of student-student interaction?

04

•Teacher-student interaction is minimal;

•student-studentinteraction is encouraged and essential.

05

How are the feelings of the students dealt with?

The method builds student confidence through autonomy and success in problem-solving.

How is language viewed? How is culture viewed?

•Language is a system to be discovered;

•culture is not a main focus.

06

07

What areas of language are emphasized? What language skills are emphasized?

•Pronunciation, especially accuracy, is emphasized;

•all four skills are integrated.

08

What is the role of the students' native language?

It's used minimally, mainly to clarify meaning when necessary.

9. How is evaluation accomplished?

Through observation of student performance and their ability to self-correct.

10. How does the teacher respond to student errors?

Indirectly-by using gestures or prompts to guide students to self-correction.

Reviewing the Techniques