Teaching Methods - Midterm Exam Revision

Why is the Direct Method considered more effective than the Grammar-Translation Method for communication skills?

• It focuses on memorization of grammar rules.

• It requires translation before speaking practice.

• It emphasizes thinking in the target language and real-life use.

• It discourages interaction in class.

What is the main disadvantage of the Grammar-Translation Method?

• It does not improve speaking and listening skills.

• It focuses too much on communication.

• It eliminates written language practice.

• It is primarily used for young children.

Why is Bloom's Taxonomy useful in lesson planning?

• It helps organize learning objectives from basic to complex thinking skills.

• It forces teachers to follow one teaching style.

• It limits the creativity of students.

• It is only useful for grammar-based lessons.

Which of the following is an important reason for including vocabulary learning in a language lesson?

• Vocabulary is only useful for written comprehension.

• Students should memorize word lists before learning grammar.

• A strong vocabulary foundation helps with both fluency and accuracy.

• Vocabulary learning is separate from language proficiency.

Which is a key advantage of Total Physical Response (TPR)?

• It allows students to memorize rules quickly.

• It promotes learning through physical movement, reducing stress.

• It forces students to translate words into their native language.

• It is best suited for advanced learners.

If a teacher only used the Grammar-Translation Method for a speaking-focused course, what would likely happen?

• Students would develop excellent conversation skills.

• Students would struggle with oral communication.

• Students would stop making grammatical mistakes.

• Students would not need to learn vocabulary.

What would happen if a teacher never corrected students' mistakes during speaking activities?

• Students would never improve their grammar and pronunciation.

• Students would become more confident but might develop errors in speech.

• Students would automatically learn correct structures over time.

• Students would prefer writing over speaking.

How can a teacher modify the Direct Method to improve student participation?

• By incorporating interactive role-playing activities.

• By focusing only on written exercises.

• By using translation as the primary technique.

• By reducing the use of spoken language in class.

What innovative strategy could be used to enhance vocabulary learning?

• Teaching words in real-life contexts through storytelling.

• Having students memorize dictionary definitions without examples.

• Using translation exercises only.

• Teaching vocabulary only through written texts.

How can a teacher effectively introduce a new listening exercise?

• By providing pre-listening activities that activate background knowledge.

• By giving students a transcript before listening.

• By playing the recording once without explanation.

• By focusing only on vocabulary before the task.