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Direct Method

Direct Method. Jerry Crosby September 18, 2006 EDU-540.005 Methods and Materials: Foreign Language. Historical Context. Naturalistic approach Founder Maximilian Berlitz Roots in the Series Method SLA like native language acquisition Details. Principles of the Direct Method.

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Direct Method

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  1. Direct Method Jerry Crosby September 18, 2006 EDU-540.005 Methods and Materials: Foreign Language

  2. Historical Context • Naturalistic approach • Founder Maximilian Berlitz • Roots in the Series Method • SLA like native language acquisition • Details

  3. Principles of the Direct Method • Classroom instruction • Vocabulary and sentences • Oral communication • Grammar and punctuation • Listening comprehension

  4. Demonstration • Topic: Driving in the Spanish speaking world • Major objectives • Learn the meanings of street signs in the Spanish speaking world, and other important vocabulary i.e. parts of an automobile and shapes. • Language level: Intermediate • Grade Level: 9-10th grade

  5. Demonstration (cont.) • Introductory activity: Guessing game with unknown road signs • Listen and repeat exercise with the street road signs • Around the World game

  6. Evaluation • What have the students learned? • How will they show that what they have learned? • Informal Assessment: Matching worksheet

  7. Conclusion • Well-rounded approach to SLA • Limitations of the Direct Method • The future and present of the Direct Method • Audiolingual method • Berlitz language schools • Personal Opinion

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