Young learners quiz

According to Piaget most of young learners are in the cognitive stage called:

• Formal operational stage.

• Pre-operational stage.

• Concrete operational stage.

• Sensori motor stage.

What age are the children who are in the pre-operational stage, according to Piaget?

• 7-10 years

• 4-7 years

• 5-8 years

• 2-7 years

What is the definition of "scaffolding", according to Bruner?

• Providing children with meaningful support with tasks to help them achieve bigger results.

• A temporary structure on the outside of a building, made of wooden planks and metal poles, used by workmen while building, repairing, or cleaning the building.

• Assigning a difficult task to the children in order to teach them that life is hard.

• A type of an adrenaline sport.

What is NOT true about children?

• Children love physical activity in lessons.

• Children learn through games and explorations.

• Children are unable to learn anything without a teacher.

• When motivated, children are happy to try new things and experiment.

What is "intrinsic motivation"?

• Doing something because it is personally rewarding.

• Doing something because the teacher said so.

• Doing something for a reward, e.g. for a candy

• A technique to motivate young learners.

What is NOT true when using the direct method?

• Students cannot use their native language.

• The language often doesn't sound natural.

• Teachers don't explain grammar.

• New vocabulary is taught through translation.

What does the "PPP structure" stand for?

• Presentation, practice, production.

• Production, practice, presentation.

• Practice, presentation, practice.

• Presentation, production, practice.

What is true about language acquisition?

• It only applies to the native language.

• Learning takes place consciously in the class.

• Learning takes place subconsciously in situations where speakers communicate naturally.

• It involves studying grammar rules.

What is NOT effective for teaching young learners?

• Grammar book

• Flash cards

• TPR

• Songs

When is the best time for young learners to start learning L2 if we aim for a native-like level?

• At the age of 5.

• It may be more efficient to start later.

• As soon as possible.

• The recommended age is 4-6 years old.