3.1 Activity. Natural Approach and Direct Method
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Both the Natural Approach and Direct Method prioritize communication and immersion, but in different ways. In this activity, you’ll compare their core elements and determine how each could be used in your future teaching practice.

Learning objective: 

To compare the Natural Approach and Direct Method, identifying their characteristics, differences, to apply in language teaching.

Instructions: 

    Read and take notes from the following articles:
        Approaches and methods in language teaching. From page 69 to 75.
        In Techniques & Principles in Language teaching. From page 46 to 58.
        The history of the method: the direct method.
        The natural approach.
    Look for trustworthy sources to gather additional information.
    Download the provided file 3.1 Activity. Natural Approach and Direct Method and complete it with the information from the articles and your research.
    You can include more elements to the chart.
    Include your references according to APA format. 
    Deliver your work on time in the corresponding space.

Product to be delivered

Comparative chart

Evaluation criteria

Criterion
	

Score

    The comparative chart provides a clear, detailed comparison of the Natural Approach and Direct Method, highlighting their core characteristics, principles, and key differences.

	

30%

    The chart incorporates additional trustworthy sources, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of both methods beyond the provided readings and enhancing the depth of the comparison.

	20% 

    The chart is well-organized, with clear headings and logical structure that makes it easy to understand and compare both methods. The information is presented in a visually appealing manner.

	20% 

    The chart discusses the practical application of both methods in language teaching, including their potential use in real classroom settings.

	15% 

    All references are properly cited in APA format, ensuring that the sources of information used in the comparison are accurately credited.

	10% 

    The comparative chart is submitted on time, in the correct format, and in accordance with the instructions.

	 5%

Total
	

100%

Resources: 

    Richards, J. C., & Rodgers, T. S. (1986). Approaches and methods in language teaching. CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS (pp. 69-75).

    Larsen-Freeman, D. & Anderson, M. (2011). The Grammar-Translation. In Techniques & Principles in Language teaching (3rd. edition, 46-58). Oxford University Press. https://acasearch.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/techniques-in-language-teaching.pdf

    Kravchenko, A. (2023). The history of the method: the direct method. https://grade-university.com/blog/the-history-of-the-method-the-direct-method 
    The natural approach. (n.d.). Methods of Language Teaching. https://methodsoflanguageteaching.byu.edu/the-natural-approach

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