4. THE SILENT WAY---APPROACH
Pronunciation is seen as fundamental.
Functional and versatile words are chosen.
Grammar is taught inductively.
Structural approach is taken.
Successful learning is through the use of
silent awareness and the active trial.
5. THE SILENT WAY---DESIGN
Objectives:
For beginning-level students to gain
oral and written facility in the basic
elements of the target language.
near-native fluency in the target language,
correct pronunciation, and basic practical
knowledge of the grammar.
6. THE SILENT WAY---DESIGN
Syllabus:
Structural syllabus is adopted.
Lessons are planned around
grammatical items and related
vocabulary.
Language items are introduced
according to their grammatical
complexity.
7. THE SILENT WAY---DESIGN
Learning activities:
The teacher models a word, phrase, or
sentence and then elicits learner
responses.
(Teacher modeling is minimal.)
Learners then go on to create their own
utterances by putting together and new
information.
8. THE SILENT WAY---DESIGN
Learner roles:
Learners are expected to
develop independence, autonomy,
and responsibility;
self-correct through their awareness;
learn to work cooperatively.
9. THE SILENT WAY---DESIGN
Teacher roles:
Teachers are expected to
be silent;
use nonverbal clues to teach;
evaluate learners soon after
teaching (no formal test);
silently monitor learners’
interactions.
11. THE SILENT WAY---
ADVANTAGES
It raises students’ participation.
Learners cooperate to help each other.
Learners discover the language on their
own, so they can memorize it better.
Learners can make use of materials
provided by the teacher.
12. THE SILENT WAY---
DISADVANTAGES
The atmosphere in the class may seem
abstract and weird.
Learners may have difficulty deriving
new concepts.
The process of self-correction is time-
consuming.
The guidance which learners need is far
beyond what the teacher can provide.
Teaching materials are necessary.