Review of Total Physical Response (TPR) (chapter V, from efl teaching methodoloy book by Dr. Fahrus Zaman Fadhly, M.Pd.)
Total Physical Response (TPR) is a language teaching method that emphasizes the use of physical movement in the learning process. Created by James J. Asher in 1965, TPR aims to imitate the way children learn their native language, namely by understanding and physically responding to commands before starting to speak. In this approach, teaching begins by giving commands in the language being studied, followed by a physical response from the student. TPR focuses more on developing listening skills first, followed by active language production. The basic principle of TPR is that language is learned through imitation and physical response. Learning takes place in a fun and stress-free atmosphere, which helps reduce student anxiety. They are simply asked to listen and respond through physical movements, which allows them to feel more comfortable without having to speak immediately. This is important for creating a non-pressure learning environment, providing opportunities f...