Topics session 2

How many topics are there?

• 52

• 20

• 25

• 26

You need to include a (a)   to reference the authors you have mentioned.

You should memorise the topics that you are given by Totem, and write them in exactly the same way in the exam.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Originality and creativity is valued very highly in the exam. Do not just memorise the topics you are given. Use them as a guide, but modify them to make them more original and creative.

Can you remember the four parts that should be included in a study case?

• Yes , I can.

• No, I can't.

• I'm not sure

Answer explanation

1. 1. Introduction and context

2. 2. Justification

3. 3. Intervention/Didactic development

4. 4. Conclusion

In the last exam (oposición), candidates' scientific and up-to-date knowledge of the topic was taken into consideration.

• True

• False

Oral presentation skills (in English) are...

• Not that important

• Fundamental

• Totally irrelevant

The different topics can be organised into different groups or blocks.

• Yes, that's true.

• What a crazy idea!

• I have no idea.

Answer explanation

Suggested grouping:

Block 1: Communication & skills

Block 2: Aspects of language

Block 3: Language learning & teaching methods

Block 4: Curriculum design & lesson planning

Block 5: Cultural aspects

Block 6: Resources for the English classroom

Coherence and (a)   are both important when writing the topics and the study cases.

How can you remember what information to include in each topic?

• I don't know.

• This is a trick question - you can't possibly remember this information.

• You can implant a microchip inside your brain.

• You can make a mind map or simple outline.

HAVE YOU ALREADY WRITTEN A GENERIC INTRODUCTION THAT COULD BE ADAPTED TO FIT MOST OF THE TOPICS?

• YES

• NO

• WERE WE SUPPOSED TO DO THIS?

• WELL, I'M HALF-WAY THERE

Answer explanation

Your homework for this week was to write a generic introduction.