Intro to Total Physical Response: Language Teaching Methodology for First Nations Language Teachers

Dr. Kathryn Michel, July 2017, Chief Atahm School

About this Course !  !  Instructor: Dr. Kathryn Michel, EdD. & Janice

Michel-Billy, M.Ed !  Contact Email: kmichel27@me.com/

jkbilly@cablelan.net !  Contact Phone: 250-574-1222 (cell) !  Work (250) 679-8837 !  Office Hours: By appointment before class or up to

2 hours after class !  3 Credits (39 hours) EDUC 3902 – Thompson Rivers

University !  Transfer Credits: For more information visit:

www.bctransferguide.ca !  Text and Materials: Handouts supplied by instructor;

Language Acquisition: Theory & Practice We will review theories of first and second language acquisition with a particular focus on the Total Physical Response language teaching methodology. This course is intended for the following individuals: !  Current FN language teachers who are fluent

speakers. !  Certified teachers who are sufficiently fluent to

complete oral course work in the native language being taught.

!  Classroom teachers who are partnered with language teachers

In this course you will learn how to: · identify and discuss developmental theories of language acquisition; · explain the development stages of language learning, i.e. critical periods and sequences; · identify and discuss the Total Physical Response language teaching methodology & TPR-Storytelling; · explore ways to promote language learning; · select and apply language acquisition theory to a practical situation; and · understand how to implement a variety of assessment models

This course will help you to: !  1. Teach a second language using the Total

Physical Response teaching method !  2. Increase students motivation and

decrease anxiety in the classroom !  3. Organize content and plan lessons !  4. Improve students’ self-concept and

achievement !  5. Meet new people and have some fun!

What does your ideal language environment look like?

1.  Name a food (in English) that starts with the first letter of your name (or sounds like the first letter, such as Kathy/crackers) __________________.

2.  Name an animal (in English) that starts

with the first letter of your language ____________________.

Finish the following sentences:

The Name Game (cont’d) Now introduce yourself by putting it all together: “My name is _______ and I love to eat (your food item)” “I speak (your language) like a (the animal you chose)”

The Name Game (cont’d) Now introduce the person beside you first, then introduce yourself: “Her/his name is _______ and he/she loves to eat (their food item)” “He/she speaks (language) like a (the animal they chose)” “My name is _______ and I love to eat (your food item)” “I speak (your language) like a (the animal you chose)”