TOPIC 25

What is the main principle of the learner-centred approach?

• Students actively constructing knowledge
• Teacher as the sole source of knowledge
• Teacher-led lectures without interaction
• Memorization and drilling only

According to Piaget, teaching must consider:

• Avoidance of real-life contexts
• Developmental readiness of learners
• Only grammar accuracy
• Competitive group dynamics

Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligences emphasizes:

• Students learning only through repetition
• A single IQ measure for all students
• Diverse intelligences requiring varied learning experiences
• Grammar and vocabulary as the only intelligences

Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) shows the importance of:

• Independent learning only
• Scaffolding and guided support
• Avoiding collaboration
• Teacher as the only performer

Which principle did John Dewey highlight?

• Silence and obedience in class
• Avoidance of group work
• Experiential and cooperative learning
• Strict memorization of rules

In a learner-centred classroom, assessment is mainly:

• Teacher-only evaluation without feedback
• Formative, participatory, and continuous
• Ignored because students are autonomous
• Summative and final only

Which of the following best defines intrinsic motivation?

• Motivation created only by punishment
• Learning for grades or rewards only
• Learning driven by internal satisfaction and curiosity
• Motivation linked only to cultural integration

An example of fostering ownership in class is:

• Memorizing isolated word lists
• Students creating digital flashcards or illustrated stories
• Copying texts silently from the board
• Teacher explaining every detail without student input

According to UDL, multiple means of engagement include:

• Setting identical goals for all students
• Avoiding student interests to stay neutral
• Offering choice and autonomy in activities
• Providing only one way to complete tasks

Which strategy best supports extrinsic instrumental motivation?

• Singing for fun only
• Linking English to future academic or professional opportunities
• Memorizing unrelated phrases
• Avoiding real-life purposes