alleryWhat was a student's role in grammar–translation classrooms?
APassive, following the book
BLeader of group tasks
CDesigner of the syllabus
DInterviewer of speakers
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Passive, following the book
1. Students lacked an active role.
2. They often corrected their own work and strictly followed the textbook.
3. Leading discussions or designing syllabi belongs to learner-centred methods.
_Source: Wikipedia, Grammar–translation method, Influence_
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