Midterm Exam in Teaching English

What is the first component of instructional planning, according to Algozzine (2006)?

• Deciding how to teach

• Deciding what to teach

• Communicating realistic expectations

• Monitoring performance

Why is assessing learners' skills an important part of deciding what to teach?

• It helps teachers understand what materials are available.

• It ensures tasks are appropriate for the learners' abilities.

• It allows teachers to set unrealistic expectations for the learners.

• It identifies the most complex tasks for the lesson.

Which of the following is NOT a key consideration when deciding how to teach?

• Setting instructional goals

• Monitoring learners' performance

• Providing students with clear objectives

• Establishing a logical sequence of tasks

What does McClymont (2020) recommend for making instructional objectives clear?

• They should be vague and open to interpretation.

• They should be SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound).

• They should focus only on long-term goals.

• They should exclude measurable outcomes.

What is the final step in instructional planning according to McClymont (2020)?

• Direct instruction

• Learner practice

• Demonstration of learning

• Closure

What is the first step in the 'backwards' design framework for instructional planning?

• Instructional activities

• Reflection

• Assessment strategies

• Learning objectives

What is the main question a teacher should ask during the assessment strategies step?

• "What materials do I need for the lesson?"

• "What activities should students complete?"

• "How do I know that my learners have achieved the objectives of the lesson?"

• "What is the best way to teach the students?"

During the instructional activities step, what must the teacher consider?

• The grading criteria

• What students will do to achieve the lesson objectives

• The number of students in the class

• The teaching assistant's role in the lesson

What does the reflection step of instructional planning involve?

• Reviewing the materials used during the lesson

• Analyzing the learners' reaction and adjusting future lessons

• Setting new learning objectives for the next lesson

• Deciding the assessment methods for the next lesson

Which of the following is a question the teacher should ask when deciding on instructional activities?

• "What will be the acceptable pieces of evidence of my learners' proficiency?"

• "What enabling knowledge, skills, and values will the learners need to achieve the objectives?"

• "What should I teach my learners?"

• "What materials will I use to assess students?"