Methodology for tesol second Language Teaching Methods

Silent Way Method

Humanistic approach

• Characterized by a problem-solving approach
• Develops independence and autonomy and encourages students to cooperate with each other
• Learning is facilitated if the learner discovers or creates rather than remembers and repeats what is to be learned
• Participants learn to read and speak using color charts and colored cuisenaire rods

Method

“Silent Way” by UMBC is licensed under CC BY 4.0 for use in the AE E-Teacher Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

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Humanistic approach

• Learning is facilitated in an environment that is as comfortable as possible
• Students are encouraged to be child-like
• Students work from lengthy dialogs in L2, with a translation into L1
• Errors are tolerated
• Music, drama, and "the arts" are integrated into the learning process as often as possible

Method

This work is a derivative of “Learn English through drama - THE COURSE EXPLAINED” by Fast Learning School, used under CC BY 3.0. This derivative is licensed under CC BY 4.0 by UMBC for use in the AE E-Teacher Program, sponsored by the U.S Department of State.