2023 Module 9 TESOL/TEFL

2023 Module 9 TESOL/TEFL Supplementary materials are worksheets and other materials you can use in addition to the classroom text, if there is one. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-True Which of the following features of worksheets is invalid? a. They can be used by individuals, pairs or groups. b. They typically consist of a Letter/A4 sheet or two. c. They are typically disposed of at the end of class. d. You typically check the answers/responses with the whole class. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. A work card is typically A4-sized. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-False With regard to commercially made materials, which one of the following statements is generally untrue? a. The materials are not geared to specific groups of learners. b. They are Anglo-centric in their construction and production and therefore do not reflect any local varieties of English. c. They are not geared to any specific educational or cultural context. d. They contain functions and speech outputs based on situations that the majority of foreign language learners will be in. - CORRECT ANSWER-d. Which of the following is a poor guideline to follow when developing your own materials? a. You need to integrate all the language skills. b. You need to teach your learners how to learn. c. You need to remember that good spoken communication relies purely on the words spoken. d. You need to stretch your learners' knowledge, understanding and application skills. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Cultural rules regarding proximity are not the same in different cultures. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-True The traditional rows seating arrangement is student-centered. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-False Groups have the greatest opportunity to use communicative skills. True or False? - CORRECT ANSWER-False This seating arrangement promotes equality, with the students and teacher as one. The teacher is less of an authoritarian figure, there is less formality and perhaps more intimacy. The students can all see each other and exchange information easily. Which seating arrangement is this? a. Horseshoe b. Circle c. Traditional rows d. Pairs - CORRECT ANSWER-b. Which one of the following statements regarding planning for multi-level teaching is incorrect? a. It requires the same amount of time as planning for a single level class. b. It requires the ability to juggle many different elements. c. The activities must address the learning styles, skill levels and specific learning objectives of each individual, as best as you can. d. Classroom management can be a bit more taxing. - CORRECT ANSWER-a. Which of the following is a poor strategy for minimizing or preventing discipline issues? a. Set and agree a code of behavior. b. Stay alert at all times, looking for negative and positive behaviors. c. Allow L1 usage as much as possible. d. Ensure your instructions are clear and concise. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Which of the following would be a poor body language action, when you are trying to minimize or prevent discipline issues? a. Clap your hands once. b. Nod your head in agreement. c. Stare at the misbehaver at length. d. Use a tool agreed in the class rules. - CORRECT ANSWER-b. When dealing with more serious discipline issues, which of the following should be avoided? a. Be determined that you will not get into an argument. b. Offer the misbehaver an opportunity to take time out, outside of the classroom. c. Shout loudly and clearly so that he gets the message. d. Take a moment to consider whether there may be an underlying external cause of the learner's misbehavior. - CORRECT ANSWER-c. Which of the following fails to fit with our view of a productive classroom environment?