CBI for CHILDREN- 1st Term Quiz

What was one of the main influences on the development of CBI?

• The Grammar-Translation Method

• The Canadian French immersion programs

• The Direct Method

• The Silent Way

Content-based instruction is an approach to __________ teaching

• content

• language

• According to Richards and Rodgers (2001), CBI is organized around:

• • The grammatical structures of the target language

• • The content or information students need to acquire

• • The individual words and phrases of a language

• A rigid, pre-set syllabus without room for flexibility

Which of the following best describes the principles of CBI?

• Language is best learned when it is treated as an isolated subject

• Students should master all grammar rules before engaging with content

• Learning a second language is more effective when used to acquire meaningful information

• Vocabulary should be taught separately from real-world contexts

What is a key role of the teacher in CBI?

• To primarily focus on teaching grammar rules

• To select and adapt authentic materials for student use

• To follow a strict textbook-based curriculum

• To minimize interaction and let students learn independently

Which of the following best describes the learner’s role in CBI?

• Passively receiving information from the teacher

• Memorizing vocabulary lists and grammar rules

• Actively interpreting input and collaborating with peers

• Depending entirely on translation for understanding content

Why is comprehensible input considered essential in CBI?

• It ensures that students are only exposed to language they already understand

• It helps learners acquire language naturally by making content accessible

• It removes the need for interaction in the classroom

• It focuses exclusively on memorizing vocabulary and grammar rules

Which of the following teaching strategies best aligns with CBI?

• Using real-world texts, discussions, and projects to facilitate language learning

• Focusing only on grammar exercises before introducing content

• Teaching vocabulary lists without applying them to meaningful contexts

• Translating content into the students’ first language before introducing new topics

How does CBI enhance student motivation?

• By exposing students to isolated language drills

• By requiring students to memorize language rules before engaging with content

• By making language learning incidental to acquiring meaningful knowledge

• By eliminating the need for authentic communication in the classroom

What is the primary reason for modifying authentic materials in CBI?

• To ensure maximum comprehensibility for students

• To simplify content to the point where it loses relevance

• To remove any connection between language and subject matter

• To make texts more grammatically complex