“TPR” Total Physical Response

Method developed by Dr. James J. Asher a professor of San José State University. It is a method to help in SL acquisition and it is based on commands that require an answer with a physical response.

What is this boy doing ? Jumping! Image URL:

What is this boy doing ?

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Let’s see what you know about skills

What does skill mean? A Skill is a learned ability to bring about the result you want, with maximum certainty and efficiency. Could you give me an example?

Skills can be basic and complex? Image URL: Image URL: Image URL: Image URL: Image URL:

Basic skills are simple things like running or jumping Most of them are mastered at an early age They tend to be transferable between many different activities. When learning a sport is important you’ve mastered the basic skills

Complex skills need a higher level of coordination and control Most of them are specific to one particular sport They take more practice to master... And have more scope for improvement