1. By
Meiry agreisty

2. THE SILENT WAY---
BACKGROUND
Devised by Caleb Gattegno
An educational designer of reading and
mathematics programs

3. THE SILENT WAY---LEARNING
HYPOTHESES
Learning is facilitated
 if the learner discovers or creates
 by physical objects
 by problem solving

4. THE SILENT WAY---APPROACH
 Pronunciation is seen as fundamental.
 Functional and versatile words are chosen.
 Grammar is taught inductively.
 Structural approach is taken.
 Successful learning is through the use of
silent awareness and the active trial.

5. THE SILENT WAY---DESIGN
Objectives:
For beginning-level students to gain
oral and written facility in the basic
elements of the target language.
near-native fluency in the target language,
correct pronunciation, and basic practical
knowledge of the grammar.

6. THE SILENT WAY---DESIGN
Syllabus:
 Structural syllabus is adopted.
 Lessons are planned around
grammatical items and related
vocabulary.
 Language items are introduced
according to their grammatical
complexity.

7. THE SILENT WAY---DESIGN
Learning activities:
 The teacher models a word, phrase, or
sentence and then elicits learner
responses.
(Teacher modeling is minimal.)
 Learners then go on to create their own
utterances by putting together and new
information.

8. THE SILENT WAY---DESIGN
Learner roles:
Learners are expected to
 develop independence, autonomy,
and responsibility;
 self-correct through their awareness;
 learn to work cooperatively.

9. THE SILENT WAY---DESIGN
Teacher roles:
Teachers are expected to
 be silent;
 use nonverbal clues to teach;
 evaluate learners soon after
teaching (no formal test);
 silently monitor learners’
interactions.

10. THE SILENT WAY---DESIGN
Materials:
 Cuisenaire rods

11. THE SILENT WAY---
ADVANTAGES
 It raises students’ participation.
 Learners cooperate to help each other.
 Learners discover the language on their
own, so they can memorize it better.
 Learners can make use of materials
provided by the teacher.

12. THE SILENT WAY---
DISADVANTAGES
 The atmosphere in the class may seem
abstract and weird.
 Learners may have difficulty deriving
new concepts.
 The process of self-correction is time-
consuming.
 The guidance which learners need is far
beyond what the teacher can provide.
 Teaching materials are necessary.

13. THANK FOR YOUR ATTENTION