TEFL FULLCIRCLE- End of Module Assessments

Grammar Translation Method

A way of teaching in which learners study and memorize grammar rules.

If you are try to convey a feeling of happiness would you be presenting a concrete or abstract noun?

Abstract

What part of speech or work groups is in parenthesis? It took a great deal of (courage) to dive into the swimming pool and save the boy.

Abstract noun

What part of speech or work group is in parenthesis? Jack is a (terrible) singer.

Adjective

What part of speech or work group is in parenthesis? I listened in the lesson but I didn't remember it very (well.)

Adverb

What part of speech or work groups is in parenthesis? Jack is (critically) ill.

Adverb

Please choose one or more of the following statements to answer the question: A teacher must try to explain the following during a lesson: a.) model a structure b.) pronunciation c.) meaning d.) context e.) form

All the above

Please select one or more of the following activities that can be achieved on a white board. Select one or more: a. Show intonation b. Pictures to illustrate jobs c. Show grammatical forms using tables d. Spelling e. Timelines to show tenses

All the above

The Role and Responsibilities of a teacher are as follows: Select one or more: a. As an Assessor to test and offer feedback. b. As a Facilitator to guide students. c. As a Tutor to offer personalized feedback and learning strategies. d. As a Counselor to guide and offer advice. e. As a Coach to motivate students.

All the above

Life Long Learner

An individual who can analyze evaluate information to reach rational solutions, has been taught cognitive and meta-cognitive skills, has an intrinsic desire to continue learning throughout life, and continues to learn once the lesson has finished.

What does it mean for a teacher to be reflective?

Being able to self-assess your strengths and weaknesses following a lesson.

Please decide whether the word is a Comparative or Superlative. Better

Comparative

Please decide whether the word is a Comparative or Superlative. Farther

Comparative

Please decide whether the word is a Comparative or Superlative. Worse

Comparative

What does CCQ stand for?

Concept Checking Questions

If you are using a flashcard to show the new word would you be presenting a concrete or abstract noun?

Concrete

If you are using a real life object (Realia) to show the meaning of a new word would you be presenting a concrete or abstract noun?

Concrete

What part of speech or work group is in parenthesis? He was a great tennis player (but) he lacked commitment.

Conjunction

Is the following instruction correct or incorrect? Ask me if you don't understand.

Correct

Is the following instruction correct or incorrect? Work with the person to your right.

Correct

What part of speech or work group is in parenthesis? Here is a (crocodile.)

Countable noun

What part of speech or work group is in parenthesis? Where is the book? It's on (the) table.

Definite Article

What does innovation mean in terms of teaching?

Don't be afraid of trying something new.

True/False: "The Teacher has all the knowledge and should do most of the talking."

False

True/False: Being serious and never smiling will mean your students respect you.

False

True/False: Photographs which offend Cultures are a good thing to include in displays.

False

True/False: Using a textbook every lesson will give learners a chance to be creative.

False

True/False: Using worksheets every lesson with drilling will improve learners' desire to learn more.

False

True/False:Poor work is a good thing to include in displays.

False

Decide which tense the following sentence is written in. Will you be coming to Chiang Mai next week?

Future Continuous

Decide which tense the following sentence is written in. Will you jog today?

Future Simple

What style of classroom seating is good for Project work?

Groups

What is one way teachers demonstrate knowledge?

Having a great understanding of their subject

What style of classroom seating is good for Debates and Presentations?

Horseshoe

Is the following instruction correct or incorrect? If you find yourself really out of your depth then ask your partner.

Incorrect

Is the following instruction correct or incorrect? If you need any help don't be afraid to give me a shout.

Incorrect

Is the following instruction correct or incorrect? Would you mind if you work with a partner?

Incorrect

What part of speech or work group is in parenthesis? The House has (a) big garden.

Indefinite article

What style of classroom seating is sometimes a good idea for free writing?

Individual

What is another word for positivity?

Optimism

Decide which tense the following sentence is written in. I hadn't read anything before the test.

Past Perfect

What part of speech or work group is in parenthesis? I called you (on) Monday.

Preposition

Decide which tense the following sentence is written in. Thailand isn't getting wealthier each year.

Present Continuous

What part of speech or work group is in parenthesis? All that is said during this meeting stays between you and (me.)

Pronoun

What style of classroom seating is good for Everyone can see the board and the teacher can make eye contact.? (Hint: This style reduces distractions.)

Rows

What style of classroom seating is good for Examinations and Tests?

Rows

What does it mean to collaborate as a teacher?

Share ideas and discuss activities with other teachers.

Audio-linguistic Method

Students practice specific dialogues for specific scenarios and drill.

Please decide whether the word is a Comparative or Superlative. Best

Superlative

Please decide whether the word is a Comparative or Superlative. Least

Superlative

Please decide whether the word is a Comparative or Superlative. Most

Superlative

What style of classroom seating is good for Competitions?

Teams

What is one way you can use technology as a teacher?

The Internet holds a wealth of information.

Adverb

These words add detail to a sentence and describe a verb.

Adjective

These words are descriptive words used to describe nouns.

Conjunction

These words are used to connect two sentences together to help the flow of writing.

Verbs

These words are vital for creating a sentence in English. They can describe a physical movement like walking or running or how a person thinks or feels.

Concrete Noun

These words can be identified through one of the five senses (taste, touch, sight, hearing, smell).

Pronouns

These words can be used to replace nouns.

Articles

These words come before nouns.

Proper Nouns

These words refer to the names of specific people or places.

Deductive Method

This method is used in a traditional setting where rules are introduced first then practiced.

Present-Practice-Production Method

Three stages are used in the lesson, new rules are introduced, then an activity to practice followed by a more creative practice activity.

What objective is Skype used for?

To connect to another school in another country using face to face communication.

What objective is Facebook used for?

To create an informal piece of writing updating your status.

What objective is Edmodo used for?

To enable learners to look up examples at home using your website.

What objective is a Blog used for?

To give learners a chance to publish written material so that parents can see their children's work.

What objective can a formal email used for?

To write an email requisition for more information about a summer internship.

True/ False: Classroom rules give your students clear boundaries with the classroom.

True

True/ False: You will often have mixed ability students in the same classroom and will have to adopt strategies to cope with this.

True

True/False Extrindic learners can be motivated into intrinsic learners.

True

True/False: A Gerund is often confused with the Present Participle.

True

True/False: A Gerund's form is derived from a verb but functions as a noun.

True

True/False: A basic sentence has a Subject, a Verb and an Object.

True

True/False: Adding context to structure is an essential part of adding meaning to a new item.

True

True/False: An item of language can be divided into Structural, Lexical, and Phonological items to help students understand better.

True

True/False: Classroom Rules are a good thing to include in displays.

True

True/False: Guiding students to find the best resources on the Internet is a great way for them to improve their English skills.

True

True/False: Maps are a good thing to include in displays.

True

True/False: One of the most straight forward ways to introduce a new item of Grammar, Lexis or Phonology is to use the Presentation-Practice-Production Technique?

True

True/False: Phonemic Chart is a good thing to include in displays.

True

True/False: Promising a school trip and never going is bad for motivation.

True

True/False: Putting a grammar guide and useful links on your Wikispaces site is a great idea to help your students.

True

True/False: Teaching Meta-cognition through reflection will enable students to learn more because they are deep learning.

True

True/False: Teaching the skills required to become a Lifelong Learner will give a learner the best chances of becoming fluent in English.

True

True/False: The most important part of classroom management is building positive relationships.

True

True/False: There could be as many as 1.5 billion English language learners in the world today.

True

True/False: Traditionally, words can be categorized into parts of speech or word groups.

True

True/False: Using Cognitive Skills in the classroom will improve a student's wellbeing, focus and performance leading to improvements in language ability.

True

True/False: Using a Edmodo site will enable your students to learn outside the classroom.

True

True/False: Using words like "well done, outstanding, excellent" increases motivation

True

True/False:External Courses are a good thing to include in displays.

True

It is important to think about the following when you start. teaching in a new country. please select the statements that are most appropriate: a.) respect new cultures b.) understand a learners background in terms of age, gender and level c.) experiencing a new culture can be a very positive experience. d.)connect with your new environment and culture e.) talking about your personal experiences will add no context and bore students

a,b,c,d

Please select one or more of the following items that you would add to a pre-planning checklist. Select one or more: a. What time your lesson starts. b. Timetable c. Room numbers and building numbers d. Names of students e. Pens / Board / Technology in the classroom

all the above

Direct Method

an inductive method, using target language only, focusing on oral skills and conversations.

One or more of the following is/are great ways to motivate your students. Select one or more: a. Never marking or testing b. Competitions c. Using technology d. Activities outside the classroom e. Feedback

b,c,d,e

All of the following are ways to elicit - except one. Please select the odd one out. Select one: a. Realia b. Flashcards c. Explaining the meaning d. Bi-lingual dictionary e. Mime

c. explaining the meaning

Offering feedback to your learners on a regular basis offers many benefits except one. Please select the odd one out. Select one or more: a. Performance b. Focus c. Helps tackle all behavior problems d. Reduces Stress e. Feeling calmer

c. helps tackles all behavior problems

Immersive Method

completely surrounding someone; placing someone fully into a certain environment

Inductive Method

rules are worked out by students before formal instruction