Direct Method Jerry Crosby September 18, 2006 EDU Methods and Materials: Foreign Language

Historical Context Naturalistic approach Founder Maximilian Berlitz Roots in the Series Method SLA like native language acquisition –Details

Principles of the Direct Method 1.Classroom instruction 2.Vocabulary and sentences 3.Oral communication 4.Grammar and punctuation 5.Listening comprehension

Demonstration Topic: Driving in the Spanish speaking world Major objectives –Learn the meanings of street signs in the Spanish speaking world, and other important vocabulary i.e. parts of an automobile and shapes. Language level: Intermediate Grade Level: 9-10 th grade

Introductory activity: Guessing game with unknown road signs Listen and repeat exercise with the street road signs Around the World game Demonstration (cont.)

Evaluation What have the students learned? How will they show that what they have learned? –Informal Assessment: Matching worksheet

Conclusion Well-rounded approach to SLA Limitations of the Direct Method The future and present of the Direct Method –Audiolingual method –Berlitz language schools Personal Opinion