Application of Total Physical Response (TPR) in the Development of Chinese as Second Language Module

Abstract

This study aims to apply the Total Physical Response (TPR) method for developing MyDialogKopitiam Module in learning Chinese Language National Primary School (Bahasa Cina Sekolah Kebangsaan BCSK) in national primary school. The TPR method combines language and body movements and has various teaching forms and rich teaching processes. Therefore, different Chinese language teachers have paid attention to it in recent years. TPR method also plays a vital role in teaching Chinese as a second language. In this paper, the authors will discuss the use of the TPR method, which consists of Game Teaching Methods, Drawing Teaching Methods, Music Teaching Methods, Simulation Teaching Methods, Movement Teaching Methods, Cardboard Teaching Methods and Mimicry Teaching Methods in developing MyDialogKopitiam Module for learning Chinese as a second language in school. This study also describes the TPR method activities carried out by teachers and students in using MyDialogKopitiam Module. The implication of this paper is to act as guidance for teachers and educators that apply the TPR method in developing a module for second language learners.