1. TOTAL PHYSICAL RESPONSE
Children’s Language Acquisition oJames J. Asher
oCalifornia
•Listening •Receptive Skill o70’s
•Kinesthetic learning •Teacher Talking Time (+)
•Actions (Modeling) •Student Talking Time (-)
Self-confidence Atmosphere
Vocabulary and Grammar Techniques Some Strategies
Structures are emphasized •Imperatives •Simon says…
•Role reversal •Storytelling
Teacher’s Role: Model •What’s the time Mr. Wolf
Student’s Role: Imitator •Action Sequence
Advantages Disadvantages
It’s fun Time consuming
Easier for kids Might create mess
Improves vocabulary Students might find it
Easy to evaluate embarrassing
Can’t teach everything
Just beginners for target
language
Could become repetitive