TEFL UK Module 1
When doing A/B roleplay, students should be placed...
Facing each other
Feedback should always be...
Fair, focused, constructive
Are communication styles the same across all cultures?
No
Do all languages have a continuous tense form?
No
Do all schools have a code of practice for teachers?
No
Does the English language use the Greek alphabet?
No
When giving instructions, you should...
Use graded language, use visual aids, set a clear time limit
Should you first tell students what they did well or what they did poorly?
What they did well
Ice breakers are useful for...
-Encouraging interaction -Building rapport with the class -Helping students become less nervous and more comfortable communicating in English
You should deal with latecomers by:
Asking the rest of the class to explain the activity and what they've done so far
Is English a tonal language?
No
Should there be more TTT or STT?
STT
In "Introduce Your Partner," students practice which grammatical skill?
Third person verb forms
Does "Teacher Tic Tac Toe" include questions about the teacher?
Yes
Is English one of the simplest and easiest natural languages in the world?
Yes
What would be an appropriate followup to the "Find Someone Who..." question "Find someone who has been to China"?
Find out when they went and who with.
Is constructive feedback always praise?
No
What does KASH mean?
Knowledge, ability, skills, and habits as they relate to being a competent teacher
What's the difference between L1 and L2?
L1 is a student's native language, and L2 is the language they're learning.
Is the sole purpose of feedback to motivate learners?
No
Should feedback always be given at the end of a lesson?
No
Should you give feedback about something students can't control?
No
Can L1 be used as a classroom resource?
Yes
Can it inhibit learning when a student's preferred learning style is not used?
Yes
Do most English sentences conform to the SVO structure?
Yes
Does a learner who is proficient in their native language (grammar, structure, mood) and understands all of this have a head start in learning L2?
Yes
Does rapport exist when people develop a feeling of harmony, well-being and security.?
Yes
Is an L1 learner generally immersed in the language from birth?
Yes
Is inflection the name for the extra letter or letters added to nouns, verbs, and adjectives in their different grammatical forms?
Yes
Should students be able to rely on each other as well as on the teacher?
Yes
Will students' results usually depend on your expectations?
Yes
Is it ok to change the layout of the classroom partway through a course?
Yes, it should be changed according to activity
