Learning

What is one strategy for addressing motivational constraints among students, according to Nation (2009)?

• Make learning activities fun and engaging.

• Avoid speaking activities until the last class.

• Introduce complex grammar drills immediately.

• Only focus on writing because it is easier to control.

Which of the following is a valid way to gather data during a needs analysis?

• Conducting interviews and surveys with students.

• Choosing materials from the teacher’s favorite textbook.

• Skipping the process if the class is small.

• Guessing based on previous classes taught.

According to Nation (2009), what are the three central components in environment analysis?

• Learners, teachers, and the teaching and learning situation.

• Curriculum design, materials, and strategies.

• Teachers, teaching strategies, and institutions.

• Lesson plans, student motivation, and classroom layout.

Why are didactic resources considered a fundamental part of the curriculum?

• Because they replace standardized exams.

• Because they are evaluated separately from learning outcomes.

• Because they align with content, strategies, and learning objectives.

• Because they define what teachers must do in class.

What does the “lacks” component in needs analysis refer to?

• What students already know and can do well.

• The administrative restrictions in a school.

• The gap between what students know and what they need to learn.

• The preferred way teachers want to deliver the lesson.

Which of the following best describes the role of didactic resources in English language teaching?

• They help achieve learning objectives by facilitating interaction and comprehension.

• They are optional decorative elements in the classroom.

• They replace the teacher's explanations entirely.

• They serve only to entertain students during classes.

How do curriculum designers know a needs analysis was effective?

• When it helps align teaching materials with learners’ real needs.

• When the course materials look attractive and modern.

• When the teacher avoids using digital resources.

• When students receive printed handouts regularly.

Which of the following describes a constraint identified in environment analysis?

• Teachers lack pedagogical training or English exposure.

• Students work collaboratively in digital environments.

• Learners are highly proficient and motivated.

• The school has advanced laboratories and resources.

Which of the following is a constraint affecting teachers, as described by Westrup (2020)?

• All teachers use the same materials and digital tools.

• Teachers use too many physical activities in class.

• Teachers often lack access to training and real English interaction.

• Teachers are highly paid and attend frequent workshops.

What is the main function of needs analysis in the selection of teaching resources?

• To suggest which physical spaces are best for teaching.

• To evaluate school policies regarding textbook use.

• To ensure that selected materials respond to students' necessities, lacks, and wants.

• To determine whether the teacher enjoys the resources.