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Teaching should be subordinated to learning

HISTORY
Result of a 35 years of investigation. Originated in the 1970s by Dr. Caleb Gattegno.

Silent is the best vehicle for learning.

T should be silent as much as possible.

Good accent

SILENT WAY

Silence makes ss to concentrate

Autonomous, independent and responsible ss

MATERIALS
Fidel Chart

Fidel vocabulary chart (right)

Fidel vocabulary chart

Fidel color chart

Color rods

FUNCTIONAL (numbers, pronouns, quantifiers)

VOCABULARY

SEMI-LUXURY (common expressions in daily life) LUXURY (specialized ideas)

TEACHERS ROLE
-Observer -Silent monitor -Elicits and shapes ss responses

STUDENTS ROLE

Ss is obliges to pay attention. Interact and suggest alternatives Work cooperatively INDEPENDENT AUTONOMOUS RESPONSIBLE

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