EFL Teachers

Question 1

True or False:

It’s not a good idea to review and update your teaching style or content.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

True or False:

A teachers style is intrinsically linked to their personality

Answer 2

True

Question 3

True or False:

Being an entertaining teacher must never be more important than being an effective language teacher.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

True or False:

You should only ever be a teacher who follows traditional methods, by only standing at the front of the class and leading from the board.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

True or False:

As a teacher your should only explain language and never allow student interaction.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

True or False:

Many teachers find it hard to share control of the class with their students.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

True or False:

The teacher must be the “be-all and end-all” when it comes to classroom authority.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

True or False:

An EFL teacher who is confident and knows the subject matter should be more “involving and enabling”, adopting a student centered approach to cultivate a cooperative class atmosphere.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

True or False:

Teaching does not always result in learning. Learning occurs when the students make the effort, regardless of how well you teach.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

True or False:

Lengthy explanations take time away from student practice.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

True or False:

TTT may be the number one reason why successful learning doesn’t occur. If TTT is above 30%, students will not be getting enough time to process what it is they have to do or practice.

Answer 11

True

Question 12

True or False:

It’s ok to always repeat back what the students has just said or finish their sentences for them.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

True or False:

If you notice a student who does not seem to understand what one of his/her peers has just said, the best strategy is to prompt that student to ask a clarifying question.

Answer 13

True

Question 14

True or False:

It’s ok to give unclear, lengthy or complicated instructions.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

True or False:

Another useless tactic is to ask the students “do you understand”

Answer 15

True

Question 16

CCQ stands for ?

Answer 16

Concept Checking Questions

Question 17

True or False:

Good CCQ’s force the student to prove they understand the target language.

Answer 17

True

Question 18

True or False:

Rather than vague questions, get students to explain the concept in their own words or demonstrate the language use in a sentence.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

True or False:

“What I would like everyone to do is” as a class introduction, is to polite and donates a certain amount of discomfort and lack of authority.

Answer 19

True

Question 20

True or False:

Students aren’t looking for socio-linguistic guidance such as respect and authority.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

True or false:

Many teachers fall into predictable and relaxed patterns, developing and excelling in only a few areas of their teaching abilities.

Answer 21

True

Question 22

Please name 5 seating arrangements to consider ?

Answer 22

1. Relationship between seats/desks and whiteboard/computers and light-sources
2. Relationship between seats and teacher
3. Does seating arrangement promote interaction between students
4. Can you move around and assist students
5. Can students freely access their desks

Question 23

The 2 most popular seating arrangements in the classroom are ?

Answer 23

1. The horseshoe - (3 sided w/teacher leading from the front)
2. Cabinet style - (tables arranged into small groups “4 to 6”. A good layout for student-centered classes)

Question 24

The biggest problem with the cabinet style is ?

Answer 24

It takes up more room than any other style

Question 25

The difference between the cabinet style and the group style is ?

Answer 25

With the cabinet style the outer 4 desk groups are at a 45* angle. Whereas with the group arrangement they are parallel

Question 26

A great seating arrangement for games and activities is the ?

Answer 26

Opposing teams arrangement ( two rows of tables facing each other but with space In between)

Question 27

With the rotational pair set-up you ?

Answer 27

Set up the tables facing each other (with no space in between) so they face each other and interact as pairs.

Every now and then they rotate one chair so they are facing a new peer to interact with.

Question 28

Which arrangement is far from ideal as it limits student to student interaction

Answer 28

The traditional “rows” style with all desks/chairs facing the front.

Question 29

Theatre style with rows of chairs at a 45* angle (forming a V) is really only good for ?

Answer 29

Long video presentations

Question 30

True or False:

Students don’t enjoy activities that get them up and out of their seats

Answer 30

False

Question 31

The “circle” arrangement is hindered by two main factors ?

Answer 31

1. There is only chairs, no desks

2. It’s very hard for the teacher to maintain student eye-contact

Question 32

Allowing students to mill about is only useful for ?

Answer 32

“Get-to-know-you” activities

Question 33

True or False:

Having student group together in “Corners” if a room is highly useful for activities where students need to keep language use secret

Answer 33

True

Question 34

Face to face or back to back is highly useful for ?

Answer 34

Language learning activities