TEFL Module 3: Managing the Classroom

Flashcards

A piece of card or paper with an image on one side and the definition on the other.

Mime Method

Acting out a word using gestures and noises.

Is the following a correct or incorrect way to use concept checking questions? Does my shirt have long or short sleeves?

Correct

Is the following a correct or incorrect way to use concept checking questions? How many times a week do I wash my hair?

Correct

When using a board in a classroom what structure could you teach by creating a table with rules of structure?

Grammar table

Is the following a correct or incorrect way to use concept checking questions? Do you understand?

Incorrect

Is the following a correct or incorrect way to use concept checking questions? Is this concept difficult?

Incorrect

Is the following a correct or incorrect way to use concept checking questions? What do you think about the present perfect?

Incorrect

When using a board in a classroom what structure could you teach by writing a word on the board showing where the emphasis should be?

Intonation

When using a board in a classroom what structure could you teach by drawing a picture of different jobs?

Introducing new vocabulary

Projector

Showing presentations and video.

When using a board in a classroom what structure could you teach by creating a timeline?

Showing verb tense

True/False: Arranging a school trip will help you build positive relationships.

True

True/False: It's important to balance error correction with the need for fluency and accuracy.

True

True/False: It's important to set rules so that students have the correct boundaries.

True

True/False: It's important to use as much positive language as possible even when a student has made an error.

True

True/False: Staying calm and being consistent is an important skill in the classroom.

True

True/False: Taking your students outside for their lesson is a great idea.

True

True/False: Teaching Reflection is an excellent skill to bring into the classroom to create a deep learning environment.

True

True/False: Using positive language is one of the best ways to motivate a student.

True

True/False: When teaching it's important to give clear, concise instructions using plain English and avoid colloquial sentences.

True

Realia

Using real-life objects to introduce new words.

Antonyms and Synonyms

Using words which are opposites or words that are similar to introduce new vocabulary.

Giving clear instructions is extremely important when you are teaching. Decide whether the following are important. Please check the box if you think it is correct and leave blank if you think its incorrect. Select one or more: a. Making eye contact and using gestures when giving instructions. b. Using concise imperatives when giving instructions. c. Demonstrating when giving instructions. d. Using your voice to express intonation and stress when giving instructions. e. Using colloquialisms when giving instructions.

a,b,c,d

Please select whether the following statements are an accurate description of Drilling. Please tick the boxes which you think are and leave the others blank. Select one or more: a. Drilling should be used as much as possible b. Get your students to practice Drilling using different moods like happy or sad. c. Using Drilling every lesson for 20 minutes will help students improve their English. d. It's a good idea to support Drilling by showing intonation and stress on the board. e. Drilling should be supported by modelling a new item.

b,d,e

When using a board in a classroom what structure could you teach by creating a mind map?

eliciting new vocabulary

Eliciting information is an important way for you to get your students talking. Is getting students to look up words in groups using a bi-lingual dictionary a good or not so good methods for getting your students talking?

good

Eliciting information is an important way for you to get your students talking. Is using mime to try to elicit a new word a good or not so good methods for getting your students talking?

good

Eliciting information is an important way for you to get your students talking. Is using realia a good or not so good methods for getting your students talking?

good

Eliciting information is an important way for you to get your students talking. Is using Flashcards with images that are unclear and too small a good or not so good methods for getting your students talking?

not so good

Eliciting information is an important way for you to get your students talking. Is writing instructions on the board and giving students 5 worksheets each a good or not so good methods for getting your students talking?

not so good