By Meiry agreisty

THE SILENT WAY---BACKGROUNDDevised by Caleb GattegnoAn educational designer of reading and

mathematics programs

THE SILENT WAY---LEARNING HYPOTHESES

Learning is facilitated if the learner discovers or creates by physical objects by problem solving

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.

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.

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.

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.

THE SILENT WAY---DESIGN

Learner roles:

Learners are expected to develop independence, autonomy,

and responsibility; self-correct through their awareness; learn to work cooperatively.

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.

THE SILENT WAY---DESIGN

Materials: Cuisenaire rods

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.

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.

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