Discuss some Techniques of direct method that you like to use in your teaching and explain why

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2. Direct Method

2. Direct Method BACKGROUND The direct method, also known as the conversational method or natural method, was developed by Maximilian Berlitz (1852- 1921) towards at the end of the 19th century as a reaction to the dissatisfaction with the grammar Translation Method. This method it is called like that because the target language has to be direct connected with the meaning without translation into the native language. Furthermore, direct teaching is a systematic instructional method that requires the teacher to have a command of the subject matter. Hence, this method is based on behaviorist learning principles; moreover, it helps to get students attention.  This method continues to provoke interest and enthusiasm today, but it is not an easy methodology to use in a classroom situation. For that reason, this method that almost disappeared as a distinct method during the 1930’s has become a tool for teachers to teach a foreign language.  TEACHER'S AND LEARNER'S ROLE In this method, the role of the teacher is to direct the class activities, encourage students to participate in class by asking them questions constantly, and corrects their mistakes immediately. Something really important in this role is that students and teachers are partners in the learning process. In the other hand, the student role is less passive than in the grammar translation method. Moreover, there is student self-correction; they have to speak a lot that means that their communicative skills are emphasized. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE METHOD (APPROACH) In this method the classroom instruction are conductive exclusively in the target language. So teachers should not use the mother tongue to teach them a new foreign language. Moreover, learners acquire the vocabulary by practicing every day. Something quite important is that the vocabulary is touch in the initial phase, and the grammar, reading and writing are introduced in the intermediate phase. The communication skills are built in a carefully way. Also in this method the grammar is taught inductively. Furthermore speech and listening skills are developing in this method. Briefly, students should speak the 80% of the class. TECHNIQUES THAT WOULD BE USE FROM THIS METHOD Some technics that can be used are reading aloud. Students can read a paragraph aloud and the teacher is going to correct the mistakes on the spot. And another one can be dictation. In this case teachers dictate a dialog or a paragraph to their students, and they have to write it down. At the end the teacher check them. At the end teacher can check it. SWOT

The direct method of teaching, which is sometimes called the natural method, and is often (but not exclusively) used in teaching foreign languages, refrains from using the learners' native language and uses only the target language. It was established in Germany and France around 1900 and contrasts with the Grammar Translation Method and other traditional approaches.

The basic idea of the Direct Method was that second language learning should be more like first language learning (lots of oral interaction, spontaneous use of the language, no translation between first and second languages, and little or no analysis of grammatical rules)

Characteristics:

• Classroom instruction was conducted in the target language.
• Grammar was taught inductively.
• Correct pronunciation and grammar were emphasized.
• Both speaking and listening comprehension were taught.
• Only everyday vocabulary and sentences were taught.

Why should I use this method? 

In contrast with the GTM, the Direct Method is on target. It can be very effective at creating fluent speakers of the target language who can actually use it to get by in day-to-day situations.Teachers may also ask the students questions, have them fill in the blanks in an example sentence, or have them read from a work of literature. All of these techniques emphasize the Direct Method's core strength---teaching students to be able to speak the target language rather than merely be able to translate it.

SWOT:

Strengths:
- This method is focused on question-answer patterns.
-Grammar is taught inductively.
-The most important aspect is spoken language, so that pronunciation and grammar are taken into account.
-STT should be more than TTT on the time during the lesson.
-Instructions are given in the target language.

Weaknesses:
- There is no attention to some areas like reading and writing.
-It is not convenient for large classes.
-For people that are accustomed to teach or to be taught with the Grammar Translation Method, Direct Method may not hold well.

Opportunities:
- On the one hand, it will be a good chance for students to improve our knowledge about Grammar and to excel our pronunciation, and at the other hand it is a good method for intermediate and advanced teachers to make student´s skills float. Comparing this method with the Grammar Translation, this one will open more doors now.

Threats:
- As we swrote before, some risks of this method are that for being focused in Grammar and pronunciation, teachers will neglect reading and writing activities, and a good teaching method must fullfill the four skills activities: Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening.

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