Module 3 TESOL/TEFL
True or False: A motivated learner gets frustrated by situations involving a temporary lack of understanding or confusion.
False
True or False: Give learner styles a try: preferably with younger learners.
False
True or False: In relation to intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, it is clear which type of motivation makes a learner more motivated.
False
True or False: A visual learner is likely to be good at spelling.
True
True or False: Asking a speaker to repeat what she said is an effective learning strategy.
True
True or False: Some people find that their learning style may be a blend of two or three styles.
True
Which of the following statements about effective learners is untrue? a. They are unwilling to take risks. b. They find a style of learning that suits them. c. They take responsibility for the learning. d. They try to figure out how the language works.
a.
Which of the following statements about motivation is untrue? a. You need to be motivated to motivate the students. b. Motivation lasts all of the time. c. Most learners can be motivated in some way or another. d. Motivation should be multi-directional.
b.
In relation to students' different learning strategies, which of the following statements is untrue? a. The way learners learn best can be different. b. You can influence and help to develop students' learning strategies. c. It is always feasible to meet the learning characteristics of each student every time. d. Being aware of your students' learning strategies will help you to motivate them to learn.
c.
The learning style approach we recommend excludes a category for: a. kinesthetic learners b. auditory learners c. activist learners d. visual learners
c.
Which of the following approaches would fail to influence and drive learner motivation? a. Setting clear goals for the students b. Generating tension and challenge c. Keeping to the same topics and tasks d. Making the students aware of their own success
c.
With regard to autonomous learners, which of the following is correct? a. They cannot become more autonomous of their own volition. b. They are unwilling to take risks. c. They take an active approach to the learning task in hand. d. An increase in autonomy does not lead to an increase in motivation.
c.
In relation to the VAK approach, which type of learner is most likely to enjoy participating most in role-plays? a. Auditory learner b. Reflector learner c. Pragmatist learner d. Kinesthetic learner
d.
In relation to the learning plateau effect, which of the following statements is invalid? a. The effect happens when forward progress seems to have stopped. b. These plateaus are natural and commonly experienced. c. The point where progress flattens out can be real or perceived. d. No amount of exertion will help a student to break through the plateau.
d.
Intrinsic motivation is:
the urge to engage in a learning activity for its own sake
