Dear all,
So, here we begin with the Grammar Translation Method. I am posting an introduction given by one of your friends to this method. Please add relevant points to this. You can classify them under three titles -
I. Historical Background
II. Principles
III. Techniques
IV. Advantages and Disadvantages
V. Its Relevance today - in this section I would like all of you to give your personal response as to this method. Share with everyone, what you think is relevant to today's classroom and what is not.
So lets begin
INTRODUCTION
The “Grammar-translation method” of foreign language teaching is
one of the most traditional methods,
dating back to the late nineteenth and early twentieth century’s. It was
originally used to teach 'dead' languages (and literatures) such as Latin and Greek. The method requires students to translate
whole texts word for word and memorize numerous grammatical rules and
exceptions as well as enormous vocabulary lists.
“The goal of this method is to
be able to read and translate literary masterpieces and classics and this may
account for its heavy bias towards written work to the virtual exclusion of
oral production.”
historical backhground:- GTM did nt begin as a method for teaching English. it was menant to teach classical languages like latin.
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ReplyDelete1.Translation of literary passages is done by teacher in the classroom in using this GTM method.
Its Relevance today : At some extant, GTM is required in the beginning of studies in Gujarati medium. Because at that time students have no knowledge of English language. And when they attend higher level, GTM will not required.
ReplyDeletePrinciple:
ReplyDeleteLiterary language is superior to the spoken/everyday language.
Technique: Fill in the blank, will help the students to master the learned structure of the sentence.
ReplyDeleteGTM focuses more on developing reading ability of the students. It does not provide speaking opportunity to students as most of time teacher is at center of teaching-learning process. Students don't try to learn new things except what teacher teaches. So it is one of the drawbacks.
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DeleteOh ! I forgot to mention that, it is about DRAWBACK of GTM.
DeletePrinciple:
ReplyDeleteit focuses on accuracy not fluency.
Principle:
ReplyDeleteThe primary skills to be improved are reading and writing.
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ReplyDeleteDisadvantage:
ReplyDeletemore focus on reading and writing skill.speaking and listening skills was avoided in this method. students also not much motivated and exited while learning because teacher play role is huge students got little scope in classroom for perform.
Technique:
ReplyDeleteTranslation of literary passage:
students translate a reading passage from the target language into their native language.
advantages:
ReplyDeletethis method is the easiest way of explaining the words and phrases of the the foreign language.
Principle : To the beginners, GTM helps the students to understand what is being taught.
ReplyDeletee.g- How to structure a sentence,where to use which verb.
It came to be learned as a purely academic subject. One is to develop students’ reading ability to a level where they can read literature in the target language. The other is to develop students’ general mental discipline.
ReplyDeleteits necessary at initial stage of learner..
ReplyDeletehistorical background: after the decline of Latin, the purpose of learning has been changed specially in schooling. when modern languages did begin to appear in school syllabi in 19th century, teacher taught them with the same grammar translation method which was used for classical Latin and Greek languages.
ReplyDeleteDisadvantages
ReplyDeleteThis method is unnatural. It does not follow principles of learning a language.
GTM - disadvantage- the greatest weakness of this method is that the students focus more on learning grammar rather than producing language themselves.
ReplyDeleteDisadvantages:- In Grammar translation method student can not improve LSRW.
ReplyDeleteTechniques: Antonyms/Synonyms
ReplyDeletestudents are given the set of words and are asked to find antonyms in the reading passage and the same exercise could be done by synonyms.
Disadvantages:
ReplyDeleteMore importance on grammar rules then on meaning.
Direct method - Developing ability to think in TL.
ReplyDeleteI am talking about the community language. This is a method It is used to be learner and teacher. Also the method draws on the counseling metaphor and refers to these respective roles as a counselor and a client.
ReplyDeletehemant, we will have a separate post on Community Language Learning so you will get a chance to post on it there.
Deletethank you for the comment :).
the ultimate objectives to be able to read understand and appreciate written target lit.
ReplyDeleteGrammar translation method is the method of foreign language teaching and how to learn language effectively. Its improve grammar, vocabulary, sentence pattern and some of grammatical rules are how to apply in language.
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