Question

Who is the major exponent of the ‘The Silent Way’, one of the constituents of Humanistic Approaches to learning ?

• A. Georgi Lazamov
• B. Caleb Gattegno
• C. James Asher
• D. Stephen Krashen

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Caleb Gattegno

• Caleb Gattegno is the major exponent of The Silent Way, which is a method of language teaching that emphasizes the learner’s active role in the learning process.

• It is part of the Humanistic Approaches to learning, which focus on the individual's emotional, psychological, and social needs, and encourages learners to take responsibility for their own learning.