METHODOLOGY LECTURE
WSL, Częstochowa
1
The Role of the Teacher in
Teaching Methods
Grammar-Translation Method
T as authority in classroom
T remains in centre of attention
Classroom procedures imposed on Ss
Direct Method
T as partner
T as demonstrator
T organises communicative activities
T stimulates self-correction
METHODOLOGY LECTURE
WSL, Częstochowa
2
The Role of the Teacher in
Teaching Methods
Audio-Lingual Method
T as orchestra leader
T as dog trainer
T conducts drills, reinforces Ss’ responses
Silent Way
T as technician
T as engineer
T facilitates Ss’ learning
T facilitates self- and peer-correction
T open to Ss’ suggestions
METHODOLOGY LECTURE
WSL, Częstochowa
3
The Role of the Teacher in
Teaching Methods
(De)Suggestopaedia
T as respected authority
T to display positive attitude towards Ss
T to display understanding towards Ss
T demonstrates, acts
T initiates interaction
Community Language Learning
T as counsellor
T as therapist
T removed from centre of attention
T sensitive to Ss’ limitations
T open to Ss’ suggestions
METHODOLOGY LECTURE
WSL, Częstochowa
4
The Role of the Teacher in
Teaching Methods
Total Physical Response
T as director of Ss’ behaviour
Initially, T as initiator
Later, T as participant/partner
Communicative Language Teaching
T as facilitator of Ss’ learning
T as organiser
T as co-communicator
T as participant
T as guide
T as prompter
T as resource