Silent way approach

Silent way approach

The Silent Way is an innovative language teaching approach developed by Caleb Gattegno in the 1960.

Active participation:Experiment

Teacher is the facilitator

SIlent way approach

Student Engagement

Role of the teacher

Inductive learning: Learners infer language rules

Minimalspeaking

Cuisinaire rods:Visual aids

Pronunciation: accurate - visual aids for sound

Language learning focus

Teaching techniques and tools

Helps Grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation

Error correction:Self correction

LearnerCentered Approach

Learner centered approach

The Silent Way approach places a strong emphasis on learner-centered principles, focusing on the active participation and autonomy of the learners.

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Student engagement

In the Silent Way approach, student engagement is a pivotal aspect of the learning process. The approach emphasizes active participation, exploration, and discovery, empowering learners to take ownership of their language acquisition journey.

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Role of the teacher

In the Silent Way approach, the teacher takes on a distinct role as a facilitator rather than a lecturer. Their responsibilities revolve around guiding and facilitating the learning process rather than being the primary source of information

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Language learning focus

the Silent Way approach aims to develop holistic language skills, emphasizing pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, listening, and speaking within a meaningful and communicative context. The hands-on, exploratory nature of the approach encourages a deeper understanding of language structures and fosters proficiency in using the language for effective communication.

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teaching techniques

In the Silent Way approach, teaching techniques and tools are carefully chosen to foster student engagement, facilitate language learning, and encourage independent exploration.

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