World Education Connect Multidisciplinary e-Publication, Vol. V, Issue XI (November 2025), pp.286-303
TIMUAY, PRINCESS AMALIA C.
BASAGAN, SAMIRA M.
MACARAUB, BAIRA M.
PARILLA, AUBREY A.
ILLANA BAY INTEGRATED COMPUTER COLLEGE
CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
Language education has seen the emergence of various methodologies aimed at enhancing learning and acquisition. One such method that has garnered attention and acclaim is Total Physical Response (TPR). Initially devised by Dr. James Asher, a renowned psychology professor at the University of San Jose California, TPR is based on the premise that individuals learn a language more effectively when they are physically engaged in the learning process (Larsen-Freeman & Anderson, 2015). To the present, studies involving the perspectives of the teachers implementing TPR are still lacking.
In the scene of Philippine education, search for innovative and effective teaching methodologies is of prime importance at all times, especially in the area of English language instruction. Amidst this pursuit Total Physical response (TPR) offers a promising approach to pedagogy and potentially a dynamic and engaging approach to language acquisition.
In the educational setting in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), the quest for effective pedagogical approaches in the teaching of the English language remains a priority. Amidst this endeavor, Total Physical Response (TPR) is a promising methodology which offers dynamic and interactive approach towards the process of language learning.
Within the Municipality of Parang Maguindanao, teaching method or English commands of Total Physical Response (TPR) are utilized by the teachers. This method of teaching is much more effective accordingly as the teachers easily detect if the taught are understood what they are being taught or instructed through English commands. Therefore, lot of professionals are recommending Total physical response, as it is considered work, particularly at the primary level.
This research delved into an underexplored area within the context of English education by investigating how Total Physical Response (TPR) method works through commands. This paper amis to delves gap by investigating teacher's experiences, views and English language skills in the use of TPR. By doing this, researchers hope to offer some useful insights as to how TPR can be successfully used within the English language teaching environment, and what support teachers may need to be successful.
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