Module 2.2: Pedagogical Issues

A teacher notices that her students frequently confuse the past tense forms of irregular verbs. What is the best approach to address this issue?

• A) Assign more homework on regular verbs

• B) Conduct a review session focusing specifically on irregular verbs

• C) Ignore the errors and focus on writing skills

• D) Test students on their knowledge of all verb forms

During a grammar assessment, a student writes, "She go to the store." What feedback should the teacher provide?

• A) "This is incorrect; try again."

• B) "Good effort! Can you think of a better way to say this?"

• C) "Consider how subject-verb agreement works."

• D) "You need to study more."

In a classroom discussion about sentence structure, a student states that all sentences must contain a subject and a verb. What should the teacher say?

• A) "That's not true; some sentences can be fragments."

• B) "Great observation! You're exactly right."

• C) "Let's discuss more complex sentences instead."

• D) "You should read more about sentence structure."

A teacher wants to assess students' understanding of punctuation. What is the most effective method?

• A) A fill-in-the-blank quiz on punctuation rules

• B) A creative writing assignment that emphasizes punctuation usage

• C) A lecture on punctuation rules followed by a test

• D) A group discussion about punctuation in literature

After grading an essay, a teacher notices multiple grammatical errors. What should be her first step in providing feedback?

• A) Mark all errors with red ink for correction.

• B) Provide general comments about grammar without specifics.

• C) Highlight patterns in the errors for targeted feedback.

• D) Suggest that the student revise without any guidance.

In an ESL classroom, students struggle with articles ("a," "an," "the"). What strategy could help them improve?

• A) Provide worksheets with fill-in-the-blank exercises.

• B) Encourage them to speak without worrying about articles.

• C) Use visuals and real-life examples to explain article usage.

• D) Focus solely on reading comprehension instead.

A teacher is preparing to teach conjunctions. Which activity would best engage students?

• A) Reading a textbook chapter on conjunctions.

• B) Creating sentences using conjunctions in pairs.

• C) Watching a video about conjunctions.

• D) Taking notes on conjunction definitions.

When assessing grammar through peer review, what is an essential guideline for students?

• A) Focus only on content quality, not grammar.

• B) Be overly critical to help peers improve.

• C) Provide constructive feedback while being respectful.

• D) Avoid giving feedback if unsure about grammar rules.

To enhance understanding of complex sentences, what instructional strategy should a teacher implement?

• A) Teach only simple sentences first.

• B) Use graphic organizers to break down sentence components.

• C) Assign reading passages without analysis.

• D) Focus exclusively on grammar terminology.

A student consistently uses run-on sentences in their writing. What intervention could best support this student?

• A) Assign additional grammar worksheets focused on run-ons.

• B) Have one-on-one sessions to explain sentence boundaries.

• C) Encourage them to write longer essays for practice.

• D) Suggest they read more books without addressing the issue directly.