Applying natural and total physical response method into an English-learning courseware development

Abstract

This paper illustrates the design and development of the English Learning Courseware (ELC) prototype. This multi-media courseware is intended for the teaching and learning of the English subject for Malaysian first year primary school students. Natural and Total Physical Response (TPR) teaching method was adapted into the development of this prototype. The two methods were chosen since they are recognized as an appropriate combination of teaching methods that cater all different type of learning. The discussion involves the development life cycle methodology which is the Interaction Design Model that consists of four main phases which are analysis to identify needs, design, prototyping, and testing or evaluation.