DIRECT METHOD by MELANY DAYANA RIVERA GUAMAN https://padlet.com/mdrivera41/o6elqi0acgoi6r5t This section will discuss the positive aspects, use in adult English language teaching and areas for improvement of the DIRECT METHOD. en-us 2023-05-24 01:29:49 UTC 2023-05-26 01:10:19 UTC hello@padlet.com UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS FUERZAS ARMADAS ESPE mdrivera41 https://padlet.com/mdrivera41/o6elqi0acgoi6r5t/wish/2602487251 Pedagogía de los Idiomas Nacionales y Extranjeros
METHODOLOGY TEACHING YOUNGSTER (9648)
Members:
* Melany Dayana Rivera Guaman
* Nicole Alexandra Rivera Ortiz
* Melissa Viviana Illapa Machado
* Darwin Jesus Villavicencio Calahorrano
Professor:
Julia Anabel Cedeño Carrera]]> 2023-05-24 01:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mdrivera41/o6elqi0acgoi6r5t/wish/2602487251 1. Expose 2 positive aspects of Direct Method and why it can be useful in teaching English TO ADULTS. mdrivera41 https://padlet.com/mdrivera41/o6elqi0acgoi6r5t/wish/2602505033 1. Adults pay more attention, are more responsible in carrying out activities, work actively, demonstrating their abilities in a significant way.

2.Teaching English to adults does not create as many difficulties as it does to young people, because they stay motivated.

- Online learning platforms: 

There are English course platforms, these can adapt content and exercises to the learner's needs.

- Adaptive learning resources:

Materials can be according to the level and individual needs of learners, allows adults to learn English at their own pace.]]> 2023-05-24 02:00:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mdrivera41/o6elqi0acgoi6r5t/wish/2602505033 3 aspects to be improved of Direct Method mdrivera41 https://padlet.com/mdrivera41/o6elqi0acgoi6r5t/wish/2602529052 1. Adding grammar rules to the study
To focus more on grammar than on oral expression, you could, for example, make sentences or write conversations or written expositions.
2. Insufficient adaptation to individual needs
The Direct Method often follows a rigid and uniform approach, overlooking the individual needs and preferences of learners.
For the benefit of students, for example, the learner-centered model could be followed as it helps to develop autonomous thinking procedures and motivation.
3. Interaction is reduced
One way to improve would be to allow interaction with the contents, to make it more open, and dynamic.
More development of the research spirit. ]]> 2023-05-24 02:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mdrivera41/o6elqi0acgoi6r5t/wish/2602529052 EXAMPLE mdrivera41 https://padlet.com/mdrivera41/o6elqi0acgoi6r5t/wish/2602647611 Vocabulary learning
Activities:
  • Visual presentation: Show a picture that represents an English word to be taught, e.g., a picture of a cat to teach the word "cat".
  • Pronunciation and repetition: Pronounce the word clearly in English and ask students to repeat it aloud several times.
  • Use in simple sentences: Provide simple sentences using the vocabulary learned, e.g., "I have a cat".
  • Questions and answers: ask questions related to the vocabulary learned, e.g., "Do you have a cat?" 
* Students practice answering the questions using the words learned.
* Oral interaction among students is encouraged.
  • Role-plays: Organize role-play activities where students assume different roles and use the vocabulary learned in simulated situations.
  • Reading and discussion: Provide texts containing the vocabulary taught and conduct reading and discussion activities.
* Students read the text and answer questions related to the content.
* Oral expression and discussion on the topic of the text are encouraged.
  • Regular review: Periodic review of the vocabulary learned through review activities, such as word games, crossword puzzles, or memory exercises.
]]> 2023-05-24 03:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mdrivera41/o6elqi0acgoi6r5t/wish/2602647611 Bibliography mdrivera41 https://padlet.com/mdrivera41/o6elqi0acgoi6r5t/wish/2603847856 Dllab. (n.d.). Direct Method | Direct Language Lab – Direct Method for English: Coursebooks for teaching languages with the direct method. http://www.dllab.eu/direct-method#:~:text=The%20direct%20method%20puts%20strong,previously%20introduced%20vocabulary%20and%20grammar

Michalska, M. (2015), Departament of English Language, Poznan College of Modern Languge 59 Św. Marcin Street, 61-806 Poznan, Poland & EISSN 2392-2192. Obtained from:  (http://www.worldscientificnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WSN-8-2015-118-131.pdf]]> 2023-05-24 22:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mdrivera41/o6elqi0acgoi6r5t/wish/2603847856