Date of Award
2008
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Education
Department
Education
First Advisor
Flores, Barbara
Second Advisor
Murillo, Enrique
Abstract
Total Physical Response (TPR) is a language-teaching method, developed by James Asher in the 1960's. In this critical analysis the theoritical origins of TPR were explored along with the work of James Asher. Twenty-three studies by Asher were examined in conjuction with others who have studied TPR, in order to understand the effectiveness of TPR as both theory and pedagogy. In all studies examined, TPR (which focuses on listening comprehension) was found to be an effective means for producing near perfect retention even long term. TPR was found to be a powerful method for teaching a second lanuage.
Recommended Citation
Anderson, Rachel Lynn, "Critical analysis of total physical response as pedagogy" (2008). Theses Digitization Project. 3416.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/3416
