3. WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS FEATURING
THE DIRECT METHOD?
Teaching concepts and vocabulary through
pantomiming, read life objects, and other
visual materials.
Teaching grammar by using inductive
approach????????
Centrality of spoken language (including a
native-like pronunciation).
Focus on question-answer pattern.
4. PRINCIPLES OF THE DIRECT METHOD
1-Classroom instruction are conducted in the target
language.
2-Start with the everyday vocabulary and sentences
during the initial phase; grammar, reading, and writing
are taught during the intermediate phase.
3-Oral communication skills are built up through
question-and-answer exchange with the student.
4-Correct pronunciation and grammar are
emphasized.
5-Student should be speaking approximately 80% of
the time during class.
5. PEDAGOGY
It is another form of the direct method that
breaks down to three (3) key aspects..
1- Introducing the new words, numbers,
alphabet, etc. (referred to as an ELEMENT).
2-Syntax, the correct location of an element
in sentence.
3-Progress, from new element to another
(within the same lesson)..
