英语教学法之DirectMethod直接法.ppt

Direct Method Group members: 秦丹凤 罗茜 尚宇 杨琨 蔡凤梅 1. Brief introduction of Direct Method (1) Definition :The Direct Method is a method of foreign or second language teaching which insists that only the target language should be used in class, and meanings should be communicated “directly” by associating speech forms with actions, objects, mime, gestures, and situations. (2 ) Emphasis: the importance of spoken language, therefore holds that reading and writing should be taught only after speaking. And it also believes in the natural process of language learning and in the inductive teaching of grammar. (3 ) Rise and decline: This method came about as a much needed replacement for the grammar-translation method (classic method) in the late 1800s. It faded in the early 1900s as it was not practical in classroom settings, and then saw a comeback under the name of the?audio-lingual method after World War II. 2. Historical and social background 2. Historical and social background 2.1 Necessity: In the late 19th century, with the development of capitalism, all European countries increased communication with each other. It gave rise to a social need for oral proficiency. However, Grammar-Translation Method could not meet the need. Thus, language teaching innovations were inevitable. The Direct Method, as a reaction against the Grammar-Translation Method, emerges as a result of the innovations. 2.2 Possibility: The rapid development of linguistics, psychology and education provided the theoretical basis for the establishment of the Direct Method. Some important researchers and their basic ideas J.A.Comenius ‘s idea ① education should be in line with nature, which justified the views on language teaching with the Direct Method. ②His “direct” principle , the principles of “from conc