Grammar

Why is it vital to diagnose the curriculum to be used in second language teaching?

• To ensure the inclusion of factors affecting second language learning (situation, communication, and personal needs)

• To ensure the effectivity of the method to be used

• To ensure the alignment of assessment to be used in evaluating students’ performance

• To ensure the achievement of goals in second language teaching

Which of the following is a manifestation of automaticity in learning?

• Learner focuses on the grammar rules of the language.

• Teacher emphasizes the use of mother tongue in learning the second language.

• Students develop fluency in the language as they have learned the language subconsciously.

• Teacher does not correct errors of the students.

The following are included in diagnosing the curriculum, EXCEPT ...

• Understanding the needs of the students in terms of the locale.

• Identifying the socioeconomic and educational background of the students

• Knowing the specific needs of the students in learning the second language.

• Considering the ability of the teacher to deliver the subject matter.

Which activity in second language teaching targets the decreasing of students’ inhibition in learning?

• Allowing students to enlist their strengths and weaknesses in the second language.

• Giving role-play tasks and group works to allow sharing of students’ sentiments.

• Providing rewards as form of extrinsic motivation among students.

• Correcting students whenever they commit an error in learning the second language.

What constitutes a principled approach in teaching?

• The process of preparing the curriculum holistically prior to the conduct of the class.

• The use of correct assessment tool in evaluating the performance of students

• The use of appropriate method in teaching

• The process of using diagnosis, treatment, and assessment in second language teaching

Which research-based principle in second language teaching deals with the effective use of feedback in learning?

• Interlanguage

• Automaticity

• Meaningful Learning

• Language Ego

Teacher Ruth ensures that her lesson appeals to the interest of her students Which principle does Teacher Jennifer adhere to?

• Automaticity

• Native Language

• Strategic Investment

• Meaningful Learning

In applying strategic investment, the teacher must be able to ______.

• Provide tangible rewards to boos students’ interest

• Provide intrinsic motivation for lifelong learning

• Consider the students’ mother tongue

• Ensure ample opportunities for students to develop mastery of the second language

In this approach, learning a foreign language is viewed as a self-realization process. Hence, communication that is meaningful to the learner is emphasized.

• Direct Method

• Translation Method

• Humanistic Approach

• Communicative Learning Approach

In this approach, language learning is viewed as rule acquisition, not habit formation. Instruction is often individualized; learners are responsible for their own learning.

• GRAMMAR TRANSLATION METHOD

• HUMANISTIC APPROACH

• DIRECT APPROACH

• COGNITIVE APPROACH