Topic 22

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

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

• Reduces the need for classroom management by the teacher.

• Encourages students to work independently without any guidance.

• Limits interaction among students to avoid distractions.

What is the communicative approach in language teaching?

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

• A method that prioritizes grammar rules over communication.

• A technique that uses only written texts for language learning.

• A strategy that emphasizes rote memorization of vocabulary.

What is the action-oriented approach in language teaching?

• An approach that focuses solely on grammar and vocabulary acquisition.

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

• An approach that prioritizes rote memorization of language rules.

• An approach that discourages interaction among learners.

What is lockstep grouping in the classroom?

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

• A method where students are grouped based on their learning styles and work on different activities.

• A strategy where students move through the curriculum at the same pace, regardless of individual understanding.

• An approach that allows students to choose their own topics and work independently without teacher guidance.

What is the importance of managing class discipline?

• To create a conducive learning environment by establishing a code of conduct and addressing disruptive behavior.

• To allow students to express themselves freely without restrictions.

• To ensure that teachers have more control over students' actions.

• To minimize the need for homework and assignments.

What are the five basic principles of cooperative learning?

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

• Competitive advantage, individual responsibility, unequal participation, sequential interaction.

• Collaborative effort, shared responsibility, equal contribution, isolated interaction.

• Mutual dependence, personal accountability, unequal involvement, parallel interaction.

What is Total Physical Response (TPR)?

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

• A technique that focuses solely on reading and writing skills.

• A strategy that emphasizes listening to audio recordings without any physical activity.

• A form of assessment that measures students' language proficiency through written tests.

How does the teacher act as an organizer in the classroom?

• By organizing groupings and activities, ensuring students understand their tasks.

• By allowing students to choose their own activities without guidance.

• By focusing solely on individual student performance without collaboration.

• By assigning random tasks to students without explanation.

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

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

• Classroom decoration and student attendance.

• Use of technology and homework assignments.

• Class size and grading policies.

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

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

• Increased collaboration and communication among students.

• Enhanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Improved individual accountability and responsibility.