Unit 16: Classroom interaction

Question 1

What does an activation technique in teaching involve?

Answer 1

An activation technique in teaching involves using engaging activities or questions at the beginning of a lesson to stimulate students’ interest and curiosity.

Question 2

What kind of a sentence is an interrogative?

Answer 2

An interrogative is a sentence that asks a question, seeking information or clarification.

Question 3

What’s an interrogative form?

Answer 3

An interrogative form is a way of structuring a sentence to ask a question, often starting with words like who, what, where, when, why or how.

Question 4

What’s to probe?

Answer 4

To probe is to gather information in order to gain understanding.

Question 5

What’s a display question?

Answer 5

A display question is a question asked by the teacher to showcase a student’s understanding of a particular concept.

Question 6

What’s to neglect?

Answer 6

To neglect is to fail to give the care, attention or support that’s needed or expected.

Question 7

What does it mean to cultivate?

Answer 7

To cultivate means to nurture and grow something, such as plants, skills or relationships, by giving them the necessary care and attention.

Question 8

What does to pool a result involve?

Answer 8

To pool a result involves gathering outcomes from various sources to create a unified conclusion.

Question 9

What does it mean to ridicule?

Answer 9

To ridicule means to mock or make fun of someone or something in a way that shows contempt or scorn.

Question 10

What’s to mock?

Answer 10

To mock is to mimic someone or something in a way that’s intended to make fun of it.

Question 11

What’s to mimic?

Answer 11

To mimic is to copy or imitate someone’s actions, speech or behaviour, often for the purpose of amusement.

Question 12

What’s scorn?

Answer 12

Scorn is a strong feeling of disrespect towards someone or something, often expressed through disdain or derision.

Question 13

What’s disdain?

Answer 13

Disdain is a strong feeling of contempt.

Question 14

What’s derision?

Answer 14

Derision is the act of expressing contempt.

Question 15

What’s a declared objective?

Answer 15

A declared objective is a clearly stated goal that outlines what’s intended to be achieved.

Question 16

What does it mean to nominate?

Answer 16

To nominate means to suggest someone for a position, award or recognition.

Question 17

What does it mean to confirm?

Answer 17

To confirm means to verify the truth or accuracy of something, ensuring its correctness.

Question 18

What’s the mere fact?

Answer 18

The mere fact is simply the basic and undeniable reality of a situation.

Question 19

What’s a joint result?

Answer 19

A joint result is an outcome achieved through the combined efforts of multiple individuals or entities working together towards a common goal.

Question 20

What does it mean to fragment?

Answer 20

To fragment means to break or divide something into smaller parts.

Question 21

What’s a nagging question?

Answer 21

A nagging question is a persistent and bothersome inquiry that continues to linger in one’s thoughts.

Question 22

What does it mean to be unruly?

Answer 22

To be unruly means to be disorderly or difficult to control, often characterised by a lack of obedience.

Question 23

What does it mean to be disorderly?

Answer 23

To be disorderly means to be messy or chaotic, lacking organisation.

Question 24

What does it mean to reassess?

Answer 24

To reassess means to reconsider something, often to make adjustments based on changing circumstances.

Question 25

What’s to misinterpret?

Answer 25

To misinterpret is to misunderstand or give the wrong meaning to something.

Question 26

What does it mean to be faulty?

Answer 26

To be faulty means to have defects or flaws, indicating that something is impaired in some way.

Question 27

What does it mean to impair?

Answer 27

To impair means to weaken or damage something.

Question 28

What’s a self-access centre?

Answer 28

A self-access centre is a place where individuals can independently access resources to support their own learning, without direct supervision.

Question 29

What does it mean to replenish?

Answer 29

To replenish means to fill or restore something that has been used up or depleted.

Question 30

What does to deplete mean?

Answer 30

To deplete means to reduce or exhaust the quantity or availability of something.

Question 31

What does it mean to exhaust?

Answer 31

To exhaust means to use up completely or to drain of all resources, leaving nothing remaining.

Question 32

What does lockstep refer to?

Answer 32

Lockstep refers to a synchronised movement, often implying a rigid and fixed order.

Question 33

What does lockstep learning refer to?

Answer 33

Lockstep learning refers to an educational approach where all students progress through the same material at the same pace, regardless of individual differences or learning speeds.

Question 34

What’s a self-access task?

Answer 34

A self-access task is an independent learning activity where individuals engage with educational materials on their own, without direct guidance or supervision.

Question 35

What does in the time given refer to?

Answer 35

In the time given refers to completing a task or activity within a specified timeframe.

Question 36

What’s a simplified reader?

Answer 36

A simplified reader is a tool that makes reading easier by breaking down complex information into simpler language.

Question 37

What’s a CD-ROM?

Answer 37

A CD-ROM is a flat and round disc that stores information, like music or computer programs, and can be used in a computer or CD player.

Question 38

What does it mean to mediate?

Answer 38

To mediate means to help people in a disagreement find a solution by guiding a conversation and promoting understanding between them.

Question 39

When does asynchronous teaching/learning occur?

Answer 39

Asynchronous teaching/learning occur when teachers and students engage in educational activities at different times, outside of the classroom, allowing flexibility in their schedules.

Question 40

When does synchronous teaching/learning happen?

Answer 40

Synchronous teaching/learning happen in real-time, with teachers and students participating in live, simultaneous interactions, instead of the lesson. Examples of these are online classes or video conferences.

Question 41

How’s as regards used?

Answer 41

As regards is used to indicate concerning or in reference to a particular matter or subject.

Question 42

What does further down the line mean?

Answer 42

Further down the line means at some point in the future.

Question 43

Who’s an assessor?

Answer 43

An assessor is someone who evaluates or judges something, such as a person’s skills, performance or the value of an object.

Question 44

What’s a blog entry?

Answer 44

A blog entry is a written piece on a website that shares information, thoughts or experiences, often accompanied by images or links.

Question 45

What’s a multi-facility program?

Answer 45

A multi-facility program is a system that involves and manages various locations or centres to provide specific services.

Question 46

What does it mean to supplement?

Answer 46

To supplement means to add something extra.

Question 47

What’s Ellumination Live!?

Answer 47

Ellumination Live! is a web conferencing and virtual classroom software commonly used in education.

Question 48

What does to lecture mean?

Answer 48

To lecture means to give a talk to share knowledge on a specific topic with an audience, such as students in a classroom.

Question 49

What does the sole basis refer to?

Answer 49

The sole basis refers to the only foundation or reason for something.