DERMEN ERASMUS TRAINING COURSES
# TPRS METHOD IN LANGUAGE LEARNING
Course Content:
The TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) method in language learning is an immersive and captivating approach that fosters proficiency through engaging stories. It emphasizes meaningful communication, authentic cultural content, and personalized learning experiences, empowering students to become confident and empathetic language users. Moreover, the integration of digital storytelling enhances the TPRS experience, allowing learners to create and share their narratives, deepening their connection to the language and culture. Through TPRS and digital storytelling, language learning becomes a dynamic adventure of exploration and self-expression, instilling a lifelong passion for the target language.
Objectives:
- To introduce educators to the principles and foundations of the TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) method in language learning.
- To equip participants with the knowledge and techniques necessary to effectively implement the TPRS method in the language classroom.
- To explore the benefits and advantages of the TPRS approach in fostering language proficiency and fluency among learners.
- To provide practical guidance on creating and delivering compelling and comprehensible stories that engage language learners.
- To demonstrate the integration of TPRS with other language teaching strategies and methodologies.
- To train educators in employing real-life and culturally relevant content to make language learning meaningful and enjoyable for students.
- To facilitate hands-on practice sessions for participants to develop their storytelling and language teaching skills using the TPRS method.
- To address common challenges and misconceptions related to TPRS implementation and provide strategies for overcoming them.
- To emphasize the importance of personalized and differentiated instruction to cater to the diverse needs and learning styles of language learners.
- To encourage continuous professional development and self-reflection among language educators using the TPRS method.
- To foster a collaborative learning environment where participants can share their experiences, exchange ideas, and support one another in implementing TPRS effectively.
- To showcase successful case studies and best practices of TPRS implementation in different language learning contexts.
- To explore how technology can enhance TPRS activities and resources in the language classroom.
- To promote the use of authentic materials, such as books, articles, and multimedia, to further immerse language learners in the target language.
- To inspire language educators to be creative and adaptable in tailoring TPRS activities to suit learners’ interests and proficiency levels.