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TEACHING

METHODOLOGIES –
DIRECT METHOD
LAKSHI NANAYAKKARA
INTRODUCTION

• Direct Method should be connected directly with target language


without translation into native language.
• The aim is to provide language learners with a practical and useful L2
input to lead the communication.
• Rather than translating the teaching material the teacher is excepted
to directly use the target language in class because a language can
best be taught by it actively in the classroom.
• The teacher should not explain but associate the meaning through action and
demonstration.
• Correct pronunciation is given careful attention in this method new vocabulary is taught
by using known words.
• The Direct Method is also called the Natural Method.
• The basic purpose of this method is concerned the meaning of word, expression
gestures and language achievement which directly related the picture something in your
mind you think of it and have such a clear memory or idea of it that you seem to be able
to see it (Larson-Freeman 1986).
• Rivers show that students always understand to communicate language by listening and
also the speaking a good way that depend speech with best action (Rivers, 1968).
• A major role of the teacher effect the activities of the class because teacher- student
relation is directly related in skills process, that’s why they depend upon interaction of
learner-learner.
• On the other hand, the student role is less passive that they do not take action
compared to Grammar- Translation Method.
• The role of teacher student are the learning teaching process.
CHARACTERISTICS OF DIRECT METHOD
1. Grammar teaching approach is inductive.
2. Spoken English language is promoted.
3. Question answer sessions are promoted.
4. Concept of teaching vocabulary.
5. The use of visual materials
TECHNIQUES OF DIRECT METHOD
• Reading aloud that other people can hear you.
• Question answer session.
• Dictation
• Fill in the blank exercise.
• Student self-correction
• Oral communication.
• Language skills (reading, speaking, listening skills).
PRINCIPLES OF DIRECT METHOD
• Introduce the new teaching points orally.
• Taught the sentences and vocabulary everyday.
• In the lesson students speak the Target Language.
• Grammar and Pronunciation should be accurate.
• Purpose of language is to achieve communicative competence.
• Critically analyze the strengths and weaknesses of Direct method as a
language teaching approach. Consider its effectiveness in achieving
language learning goals, its impact on students' language proficiency,
and any potential drawbacks or limitations.

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