The Direct Method

The Direct Method

Introduction

The direct method is not new. It principles have been applied by language teachers for many years . most recently , it was revived as a method when the goal of instruction became learning hoe to use a foreign language to communicate. The direct method was established in germany and france around 1900. Characteristic features of the direct method are teaching vocabulary through pantomiming reaL – life o
bjectsan other visual materials approach (i.e having learners find out rules through the persentationoa adequate linguistic forms in target language), centraity spoken language ( including a native a like – like pronunciation ) focus on question answer patterns teacher – centeredness
The Direct Methode has one very basic rule : No translation is allowed.in fact, the direct method receives its name from the fact that meaning is to be conveyed directly in that target language through the use of demonstration and visual aids, with no recourse to the students’ native language ( Diller 1978).

Principles
Classroom instruction are conducted exclusively in the target language
Taught the vocabulary and sentences everyday. Vocabullary is acquired more naturally if students use it in full sentences, rather than memorizing word list

Oral communication skills are built up in a carefully traded progression organized around question an answer . the native language shouldn used in the classroom
Grammar should be taught inductively. New teaching points are introduced oraly .
Concrete vocabulary is taught through demonstration , object, and pictures ; abstrack vocabulary is taught by association of ideas. Both of speech and listening comprehensions is taught .
Correct grammar and pronunciation are emphasized. Student should be speaking at least 80 % of the time durrimg the lesson
Students are taught from inception to ask question as well as anwer them

The goals of teachers who use the Direct method
The teachers who use the direct method intend that students learn how to communicate in the target language . in order to do this successfully, students shouke learn to think in the target language.