Concept

Total Physical
Response is a
language learning
method based on
the coordination of
speech and action.
This method of
learning was
developed by James
Asher, a professor of
psychology at San
Jose State
University,
California.
Total Physical
Response is linked
to the trace of theory
of memory, which
holds that the more
often or intensively a
memory connection
is traced, the
stronger the memory
will be.

Theory involved

Focused skills

Humanism
.

Listening and
Speaking.

Cognitivis
m.

Kinesthetic.

Advantages

It is fun and
easy. Students
will enjoy getting
up out of their
chairs and
moving around.

It is good for
kinesthetic
learners who
need to be
active in the
class.

It is a good tool
for building
vocabulary.

It is memorable.

Class size need

not be a
problem.

Disadvantages

Students are
not generally
given the
opportunity to
express their
own thoughts
in a creative
way.

The teacher
may find that it
is limited in
terms of
language
scope. Certain
target
languages
may not be
suited to this
method.

Time bound.

Suggestions for
improvement

Should
involve all
the
focused
skills which
is reading
and writing
also. It can
help pupils
to
understand
more.

Teacher
should plan
the lesson
and
activities
according
to the time.