Topic 22

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What are the key variables to consider in organizing an English classroom?

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Students' groupings, space and time management, selection of methodologies, teacher's role.

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What is lockstep grouping in the classroom?

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A traditional teaching situation where all students work individually at their own pace on the same activity, controlled by the teacher.

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What are the advantages of pair-work in the classroom?

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Increases speaking opportunities for each student and allows the teacher to take on roles like assessor or resource.

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What is the main issue with group-work in the classroom?

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Potential noise levels and the risk of students using their mother tongue or misbehaving.

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What is space management in the context of classroom organization?

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The strategic use of classroom space to enhance lesson success, including factors like light and equipment positioning.

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How can time management affect classroom learning?

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It involves the effective distribution of time for lessons and activities, ensuring alignment with syllabus objectives.

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What is the communicative approach in language teaching?

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An approach focused on developing linguistic communication competence, emphasizing context and interaction.

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What is Total Physical Response (TPR)?

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A method where students respond physically to commands, facilitating language acquisition through action.

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What is the action-oriented approach in language teaching?

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An approach that integrates real-world scenarios into learning, emphasizing learner agency and collaboration.

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What are the five basic principles of cooperative learning?

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Positive interdependence, individual accountability, equal participation, simultaneous interaction.