The Total Physical Response method in language learning uses imperatives paired with the corresponding actions to help people learn a second language. The teacher will call out an action in the foreign language, while acting out the action at the same time, so the students associate the action with the word being called out. Once students are comfortable with the listening aspect, they can begin calling out the actions themselves and learn to speak English.
Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes is a universal song that can help students to learn the names of a few body parts using a melody. Since the song is sung at the same time as pointing to the appropriate body part, students can associate the words being sung to their first language, thus allowing them to learn new vocabulary.This song follows the main rules of the Total Physical Response method, thus making it an excellent song to incorporate into a class taught with the Total Physical Response method. You can either sing the song yourself in front of the class, or project this video for students to follow along to. They can also practice at home if they are given the link. Please click on the button to be re-directed to the song:
Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes is a universal song that can help students to learn the names of a few body parts using a melody. Since the song is sung at the same time as pointing to the appropriate body part, students can associate the words being sung to their first language, thus allowing them to learn new vocabulary.This song follows the main rules of the Total Physical Response method, thus making it an excellent song to incorporate into a class taught with the Total Physical Response method. You can either sing the song yourself in front of the class, or project this video for students to follow along to. They can also practice at home if they are given the link. Please click on the button to be re-directed to the song:
POTENTIAL DRAWBACKS:
The Internet is required to play the YouTube video provided above. However, the Total Physical Response method does not need the Internet, or any media in order to be taught. Simply stand in front of the class, call out a command while doing the action that you want the students to follow along to, and you will be teaching them just as effectively.
The Internet is required to play the YouTube video provided above. However, the Total Physical Response method does not need the Internet, or any media in order to be taught. Simply stand in front of the class, call out a command while doing the action that you want the students to follow along to, and you will be teaching them just as effectively.