Direct Method and Eclectic Approach

What is the role of the teacher in the direct method?

• The teacher's role in the direct method is to facilitate language learning through the use of target language only, without the use of the students' native language.

• The teacher's role in the direct method is to provide written translations for all target language words

• The teacher's role in the direct method is to encourage the use of the students' native language

• The teacher's role in the direct method is to focus on grammar and translation exercises

List two advantages of the direct method in language teaching.

• Focuses on written communication and theoretical use of the language

• Teaches vocabulary and grammar in isolation

• Does not prioritize practical use of the language

• Emphasizes oral communication and practical use of the language, and teaches vocabulary and grammar in context.

What are the principles of the eclectic approach?

• Standardization

• Exclusion of therapeutic techniques

• The principles of the eclectic approach include flexibility, individualization, and integration of different therapeutic techniques.

• Rigidity

Provide an example of how the eclectic approach can be applied in language teaching.

• Using only grammar-translation approach in language teaching

• Using a combination of communicative, grammar-translation, and task-based learning approaches in language teaching.

• Using a combination of audio-lingual, direct method, and grammar-translation approaches in language teaching

• Applying task-based learning approach exclusively in language teaching

Compare the direct method and eclectic approach in terms of their focus on grammar instruction.

• The direct method focuses on inductive grammar instruction, while the eclectic approach may include both inductive and deductive grammar instruction.

• The direct method focuses on written grammar instruction, while the eclectic approach focuses on spoken grammar.

• The direct method focuses on deductive grammar instruction, while the eclectic approach only uses inductive grammar instruction.

• The direct method focuses on vocabulary instruction, while the eclectic approach focuses on grammar.

Discuss the effectiveness of the direct method in developing speaking skills.

• The direct method is not effective in developing speaking skills as it only focuses on written exercises.

• The direct method is ineffective in developing speaking skills as it focuses too much on grammar and vocabulary.

• The direct method is effective in developing speaking skills as it provides ample opportunities for students to practice speaking and improve their fluency and accuracy.

• The direct method is not effective in developing speaking skills as it does not provide enough opportunities for students to practice speaking.

Explain how the eclectic approach can cater to different learning styles in the classroom.

• The eclectic approach can cater to different learning styles by using a mix of teaching methods and techniques such as visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities.

• The eclectic approach does not consider individual learning preferences

• The eclectic approach relies solely on auditory activities

• The eclectic approach only caters to one specific learning style

How does the direct method emphasize the use of target language in the classroom?

• By focusing solely on grammar exercises and written assignments

• By prohibiting the use of the native language and encouraging communication, listening, and response in the target language only.

• By providing written translations for all target language materials

• By allowing students to use any language they prefer in the classroom

In what ways can the eclectic approach promote learner autonomy?

• By imposing strict guidelines and restrictions on learning materials and methods.

• By limiting the choices available to learners and enforcing a rigid curriculum.

• By discouraging independent decision-making and critical thinking skills.

• By providing flexibility and options for learners to select their own learning resources and methods.

Evaluate the effectiveness of the direct method and eclectic approach in preparing students for real-life communication.

• The direct method is ineffective in preparing students for real-life communication

• Both the direct method and eclectic approach focus solely on written communication

• The eclectic approach is too rigid and inflexible for real-life communication

• Both the direct method and eclectic approach are effective in preparing students for real-life communication, with the direct method emphasizing oral communication and the eclectic approach offering a flexible combination of methods and techniques.