Principles of Dialogic Teaching

Question 1:

Which of the following is NOT one of the six principles of dialogic teaching discussed in today’s session?

• A. Collective

• B. Reciprocal

• C. Directive

• D. Supportive

Question 2:

The principle Collective in dialogic teaching primarily means:

• A. Engaging in group inquiry

• B. Teacher-led instruction only

• C. Working individually

• D. Following a scripted lecture

Question 3:

The principle Reciprocal focuses on:

• A. The teacher providing all the answers

• B. Students listening and building on each other’s ideas

• C. Memorising facts without discussion

• D. A one-way transmission of information

Question 4:

The Supportive principle ensures that:

• A. Only correct answers are allowed

• B. Students feel safe to take risks and share ideas

• C. The teacher dominates the discussion

• D. Students compete for participation

Question 6:

The Purposeful principle in dialogic teaching means that dialogue should be:

• A. Random and unfocused

• B. Goal-oriented and focused on achieving a learning outcome

• C. Solely based on teacher instructions

• D. An open forum without any learning objectives

Question 5:

Which of the following best illustrates the Cumulative principle in dialogic teaching?

• A. Repeating the same concept in every lesson without variation

• B. Introducing new ideas in isolation from previous learning

• C. Linking current discussions with earlier lessons to create a coherent body of knowledge

• D. Disregarding past classroom dialogues to focus solely on the present discussion

Question 7:

The Deliberative aspect of dialogic teaching involves:

• A. Quickly summarising ideas without discussion

• B. Resolving differences through reasoned argumentation and evidence

• C. Ignoring alternative perspectives

• D. Allowing only one dominant opinion

Question 8:

In constructing a dialogue scenario, what is the primary benefit of explicitly labelling each turn of talk with its corresponding dialogic principle?

• A. It forces teachers to adhere strictly to a script, reducing spontaneity

• B. It enables both educators and learners to critically analyse how each dialogue component contributes to effective learning

• C. It simplifies lesson planning by eliminating the need for post-lesson reflection

• D. It restricts creative dialogue by confining responses to predetermined categories

Question 9:

To make dialogic teaching locally relevant in Brunei, a teacher might:

• A. Ignore local issues and focus on global topics

• B. Incorporate local examples such as community heritage or environmental challenges

• C. Use only international case studies

• D. Focus solely on theoretical aspects without local context

Question 10:

Which strategy best demonstrates the Reciprocal principle in the classroom?

• A. A teacher delivering a lecture without student interaction

• B. Students discussing a local issue and building on each other’s ideas through open-ended questions

• C. A teacher giving a quiz with no discussion

• D. Students working individually without sharing their ideas