The Silent Way

1. The silent way method was proposed in:

• A. 1960´S by Caleb Gattegno.

• B. 1970´S by Caleb Gattegno

• C. 1980´S by Charles Fries

2. One of the principles of the silent way is:

• A. The teacher decides the topic for teaching even he/she be in silence.

• B.The teacher works on the language, not the learners.

• C. Teaching should be subordinated to learning.

3. For Gattegno language studies may be:

• A. A specialization.

• B. Experience.

• C. The study of the cuisenaire rods.

1. In the silent way, the sound system and melody is called the spirit of the language.

• Correct

• Incorrect

• It depends on the situation

2.Gattegno saw the learning as a mental activity.

• Incorrect

• Correct

3. Benjamin Franklin´s words: TELL ME AND I FORGT, TEACH ME AND I REMEMBER, INVOLVE ME AND I LEARN can represent the principle PROBLEM SOLVING mentioned in the silent way method.

• Correct

• Incorrect