Total Physical Response (TPR) method

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gptkbp:instanceOf language teaching method
gptkbp:appliesTo teaching children
teaching adults
gptkbp:basedOn coordination of speech and action
gptkbp:criticizedFor limited focus on reading and writing
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:James_Asher
gptkbp:emphasizes listening comprehension
imperative commands
gptkbp:focusesOn language learning through physical movement
gptkbp:goal develop oral proficiency
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Total Physical Response (TPR) method
gptkbp:influencedBy behaviorist theories
trace theory of memory
gptkbp:introducedIn 1960s
gptkbp:involves students responding physically to teacher commands
gptkbp:promotion silent period for learners
gptkbp:reduces learner stress
gptkbp:relatedTo communicative language teaching
natural approach
gptkbp:suitableFor beginner language learners
gptkbp:usedIn second language acquisition
classroom activities
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Jeanne_Asher
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8