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The Silent Way

Introduction

Born in Alexandria, Egypt on 11/11/11Mathematician, teacher, lecturer, authorThe “World’s Greatest Teacher”

Caleb Gattegno

PRINCIPLES Teacher's Silence Peer Correction The teacher works with the

students while the students work on the language.

Student must be more active then the teacher

The Silent Way student is expected to become independent, autonomous and responsible.

PRINCIPLES

GOALS OF THE SILENT WAY TEACHER

Students are able to use the language for self-expression.

They need to develop independence from the teacher, to develop their own criteria for

correctness.They become independent by relying on themselves.The teacher should give them only what they

absolutely need to promote their learning.

MATERIALS FOR TEACHING

A pointer (stick)

Cuisenaire rods

Word charts Fidel charts

CUISENAIRE RODS

CHARTS IN ENGLISH

FIDEL CHARTS IN ENGLISH