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Comparison Between the

Four Methods of
Teaching
GTM - DM - ALM - CLT
Presented to you by:

PROF. Bushra Sadoon Al-Noori

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Definition of ‘Teaching Method’

It is a way to comprise the principles and methods used by


teachers to enable students’ learning.

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Country of Origin
GTM - GERMANY DM - GERMANY

ALM - U . S . A CLT - U . S . A

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Time of Usage
GTM DM
In the 16th century Around 1900

ALM CLT
1950-1960 1980 s

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The Usage of Mother Language
GTM DM
Mother language is mostly used Mother language must NOT be used

ALM CLT
The target language is used Used when needed

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Goals
GTM DM
Translating grammar To communicate in the using target language
Read literature word in the target language By learning to think using the target languag

ALM CLT
The developing of the oral skills To view language as a social skill
To use target language as a communicative method

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The Focus
GTM DM
Focuses on grammar Focuses on language communication

ALM CLT
Focuses on oral skills Focuses On Language - social skills

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Techniques
GTM DM
Translation of a literary passage, reading comprehension Reading aloud, question and answer exercise, getting students to
questions, antonyms/synonyms, cognates, deductive application self-correct, conversation practice, fill-in-the-blank exercise in the
of rule, fill-in-the-blanks, memorization, use words in sentences, target language, dictation, map drawing, paragraph writing
composition
CLT
ALM Scrambled sentences, language games, picture strip story, role play
Dialogue memorization, backward build-up drill, repetition drill,
chain drill, substitution drill, transformation drill, question-and-
answer drill, use of minimal pairs, complete the dialogue, 9
Teacher’s Role
GTM DM
Linguist expert Helper and director

ALM CLT
Controller An advisor
Orchestra leader

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Students’ Role
GTM DM
Passive learners partners

ALM CLT
Imitarors Communicators and negotiators of meaning

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Teacher-students & student-student Interaction

GTM DM
Mostly teacher-students Teacher-students & student-student

ALM CLT
Teacher-students Student-student

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Students’ Needs
GTM DM
They are neglected They are not neglected

ALM CLT
They are neglected They are not neglected

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Method of Learning

GTM DM
translation of target language into native Through association of meaning from target to native language

ALM
CLT
Learn through imitation and repetition
Through social skills and interactions

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Language Skills

GTM DM ALM CLT


LISTENING    
SPEAKING    
READING    
WRITING    
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Error’s Correction

GTM DM
Gives the correct answer Trial and errors

ALM CLT
Tries to make students self-correct
Errors are avoided if possible

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Evaluation

GTM DM
Written tests Oral interview

ALM
Discrete point tests
CLT
Both fluency and accuracy in students’ performance

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Evaluation

GTM DM
Gives the correct answer Trial and errors

ALM
Errors are avoided if possible
CLT
Tries to make students self-correct

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THANKS

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