What is the methodology for Calico Spanish?
The curriculum relies predominantly on Tracy Terrell’s Natural Approach to language instruction. Other key language instruction theories utilized throughout the program are Stephen Krashen’s language acquisition theories and James Asher’s Total Physical Response (TPR) methods. The key concept in the Natural Approach is that students learn language only when they are exposed to messages in that language which they can decipher and understand. Calico Spanish is designed to use visual aids, activities, songs and mini-dramatizations to equip you to present lessons to your students so that they can understand the basic concepts you are attempting to communicate. Click here for a detailed description of our methodology.
