T17

Question 1

Who defend that we can use songs in order to teach cultural elements?

Answer 1

Grünert (2009) “Teaching English Through Songs” GRIN

Question 2

A song to work on sexism

Answer 2

Toi - Netta Barzilai

Question 3

What are the ‘jazz chants’?

Answer 3

They were proposed by Graham (1993), as she wanted to convey the rhythm and natural intonation of American English. She developed the ‘jazz chants’ technique in which pupils and teachers recite rhythmic poems with an enjoyable swing to them

Question 4

Why songs facilitate learning?

Answer 4

Because they increase interest and attention, so they activate the information mentally, physically and emotionally. Moreover, the present of repetitions makes easier the learning of vocabulary and grammar structures

Question 5

Which LOMLOE article is mentioned in T17 and why?

Answer 5

The Stage Objective i, develop basic technological competencies and begin to use them for learning, developing a critical spirit regarding their operation and the messages they receive and elaborate

Question 6

Example of Jazz chant

Answer 6

Hi, how are you?

Question 7

Example of Nursery Rhymes

Answer 7

Tinkle tinkle little star

Question 8

Example of Action song

Answer 8

Head, shoulders, knees and toes

Question 9

5 ways to work on lexical aspects

Answer 9

1. Look for synonyms
2. Mime some words
3. Complete the lyrics with the missing words
4. Put the verses in order
5. Correct spelling mistakes

Question 10

5 ways to work on cultural elements

Answer 10

1. Work on English idioms
2. Create a cultural notebook
3. Work on traditional English songs
4. Watch videos of the cultural elements
5. Draw and colour pictures of the cultural elements

Question 11

5 songs for younger students

Answer 11

Five little monkeys, the wheels on the bus, daddy finger, baby shark, If you’re happy and you know it, I can see a rainbow, Humpty Dumpty

Question 12

Components of linguistic subcompetence

Answer 12

-Lexis
-Grammar
-Semantic
-Phonology
-Orthography

Question 13

Components of sociolinguistic subcompetence

Answer 13

-Politeness markers
-Rules of politeness
-Idioms
-Registers
-Dialects and accents

Question 14

Why are pre-listening activities important?

Answer 14

Because according to Héctor Ruiz (2020) it is necessary to work on prior knowledge to connect with our working memory: the more connections there are, the more solid the work will be

Question 15

Didactic uses of songs

Answer 15

-Stimulus for writing tasks
-Pronunciation
-TPR activities
-FT
-Warm-up or closing act
-To work on emotional intelligence (Ped.Principles)
-Brain breaks: short pauses during which physical activities are perform with the aim of improving attention + learning

Question 16

For teachers, it is important to have domain in pedagogical and technological aspects… why?

Answer 16

Technology can be a valuable tool, but it does not replace the importance of pedagogy and human interaction in learning (REICH, 2020)

Question 17

Didactic transposition activities

Answer 17

1. Motivation - “walking in the jungle” song + mimic
2. Structuring - “A special jungle” listen + circle animals
3. Structuring - “ Guess the animal” mimic + guessing
4. Linguistic reflection - “Order the letters”