TOTAL PHYSICAL

RESPONSE
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Andri Saputra
Bahya Alfitri
Desti Herawati
Jaka Dewantara
Nelsen Putra Jaya
Wulan Sari

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Background
TPR is a language
teaching method
developed by JAMES
ASHER
It is based on the
coordination of
language and physical
movement
Asher developed TPR as a
result of his experiences
observing young children
learning their first language.

What is Total Physical Response

TPR (total physical response) is a

method of teaching language that
use body motion to help students
understand and then remember
new vocabulary.

The Principal of TPR

In TPR, instructors give
commands to students
in the target language,
and students respond
with whole-body
actions

The goal : the

students enjoy their
experience in
learning to
communicate in a
foreign language.

Instructors issue commands

based on the verbs and
vocabulary.

Activities characteristic of the

method

Technique Of TPR
1. Students watch demonstration of key words and
then a command using them.
2. Students listen again and watch as the teacher
performs the action.
3. The teacher gives the command and models the
action again, this time having students perform
the actions simultaneously.
4. The teacher gives the command to the group
without modeling the action.

5. The teacher gives the command to an

individual without modeling the action.
6. The teacher models variations &
combinations for the groups.
7. Students perform variations &
combinations.
8. If some students are ready, they give
commands to classmates

The Advantages Of TPR

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It is fun, easy, and memorable.

It is a good tool for building vocabulary.
It can facilitate students with the meaning in real context.
It does not require a great deal of preparation.
Help the students immediately understand the target
language.
TPR is inclusive and works well a class with mixed ability
levels.
Helps learners achieve fluency faster in learning language.
It benefits the Struggling students.
Creates positive thinking.

Conclusion
Total Physical Response (TPR) is one of the
teaching methods that emphasize active
learning through actions. It means that
learners speaking skill through listening to
their teacher and before requiring them to
speak, and asking them to practice using
verbal communication accompany by
physical actions. Three basic steps that used
in this method are to listen, watch, and
imitate repeatedly.

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