FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

What is one key component of Total Physical Response (TPR)?

1. Students listen without any movement.

2. Students engage in physical activities acting out commands.

3. Students write extensively during lessons.

4. Students focus primarily on reading skills.

The correct answer is: Students engage in physical activities acting out commands.

In Total Physical Response (TPR), a key component is that students engage in physical activities by acting out commands. This approach emphasizes the connection between language learning and physical movement, allowing students to internalize language through kinesthetic learning. By associating words with actions, learners develop comprehension and fluency more naturally, as the physical response reinforces their understanding of the language. This method is particularly effective for beginners or young learners, as it taps into their natural inclination to move and engage with their environment. The other options focus on less interactive methods. Listening without movement does not encourage active engagement with language. Writing extensively during lessons can be valuable but does not align with the principles of TPR, which prioritizes movement and action. Similarly, focusing primarily on reading skills overlooks the dynamic aspect of language acquisition that TPR promotes.