Direct Method in Language Teaching

What are the goals of teachers who use the Direct Method?

• Learning a language is to be able to read literature written.

• The students learn how to communicate in English language.

• Students should be able to use the language for self-expression

What is the role of the teacher?

• The role is very traditional, he is the authority.

• The teacher is a leader, directing and controlling the language.

• The teacher directs the class activities.

What is the role of the students?

• The teacher and the students are more like partners in the teaching–learning process.

• The students do as the teacher says so they can learn what she knows.

• Students are imitators of the teacher’s model.

What are some characteristics of the teaching/learning process?

• To give the meaning of a new word or phrase use realia, pictures or pantomime.

• Students use English to communicate something in real situations.

• Grammar rules is may never be given.

• Students practice vocabulary by using new words in complete sentences.

What areas of language are emphasized?

• Vocabulary

• Grammar

• Pronunciation

• Speaking

• Writing

What language skills are emphasized?

• Reading

• Vocabulary

• Speaking

• Listening

• Writing

How is evaluation accomplished?

• No formal evaluation.

• Formal evaluation.

How does the teacher respond to student errors?

• The teacher, employing various techniques, tries to get students to self-correct whenever possible.

• Student errors are to be avoided.

• If students make errors or do not know an answer, the teacher supplies them with the correct answer.