Behaviourism Tpr

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BEHAVIOURISM · Stimulus & Response S  (Cognitive Function)  R

Total Physical Response(TPR) • • • • • •

James J. Asher, 1960-1979, San Jose State University, CA Associate language with physical activity Understanding before producing (listening before speaking) Use of imperative drills More effective in the early stages of language learning Compatible with other approaches (should be used with other methods) • Enphasis on meaning rather than in form

Total Physical Response(TPR) •

TECHNIQUE: – STEP 1: Teacher commands and he himself performs – STEP 2: Teacher commands and both (teacher and students) perform – STEP 3: Teacher commands but only students perform – STEP 4: Teacher commands one student at time – STEP 5: Roles are reversed (one student commands and the teacher and classmates perform) – STEP 6: The command is expanded or a new one is produced

Total Physical Response(TPR) •

PROS: – Reduces the stress of learning a L2 – Oral proficiency is developed



CONS: – Is not useful by its own, need to use with other technics and methods – Language accuracy is not important

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