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by daniela gama 1 year ago

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SILENT WAY METHOD

A learning-centered methodology, the Silent Way Method, emphasizes a humanistic approach to language teaching, encouraging discovery and creativity among students. Developed by Caleb Gattegno in the 1970s, it is recognized for its highly structural approach, often utilizing tools like Cuisenaire rods as building blocks.

SILENT WAY METHOD

SILENT WAY METHOD

learning-centered approach that advocates a humanistic approach to language learning and teaching

Characteristics
Creativity
Discovery
Use of supplementary material

Advantages

increase in power and intelligence long-term memory
discovery

Disadvantages

Poor communication in the classroom
The students work in isolation
the quesinaire method does not cover all aspects of language

(Created in the 1970s By Caleb Gattegno)

Richards and rodgers 1986

Highly structural approach

Building blocks
The cuisenaires rods