METHODOLOGY LECTURE

WSL, Częstochowa

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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

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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

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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