Child Development: Cognitive Ability in Young Children

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What is a characteristic of younger children, from 5 upwards, in terms of their learning style?

They use language skills by analysing every sentence
They are able to make decisions about their own learning
They have a long attention span
They learn best through play and enjoyable activities (correct)

At what age can children typically tell the difference between fact and fiction?

From 10 years old (correct)
From 5 years old
From 18 years old
From 15 years old

What is a common trait of younger children, from 5 upwards, in terms of their social skills?

They are able to teach others
They are able to make abstract decisions
They are able to work independently
They are very good at imitating people (correct)

What is a characteristic of older children, from 10 and above, in terms of their learning style?

They are able to work solely with the spoken word (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that can affect a child's learning style, apart from their age?

Their personality (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between younger children and older children in terms of their learning style?

Younger children have a shorter attention span, while older children have a longer attention span (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the teacher in the Fantasy Stage of teaching?

To act as a saviour in the classroom (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Activator role in an English language classroom?

To get students to use English themselves through tasks and activities (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of teaching does the teacher become accountable for students' learning?

The Mastery Stage (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical role of the transmission teacher?

Controller (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the teacher in the Impact Stage of teaching?

To teach with an engaging manner (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the Survivor Stage and the Mastery Stage of teaching?

The teacher's level of accountability (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between L1 and FL acquisition according to Lennenberg's Critical Period Hypothesis?

L1 acquisition is more intuitive, while FL acquisition is more explicit (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that influences language learning, according to the text?

Age (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the teacher in language learning, according to the text?

To monitor, provide feedback, support, and organize tasks (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is implicit learning, according to the text?

Imitating, memorizing, and acquiring language through repeated exposure and production in enjoyable activities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens when children learn an additional language, according to Ur (2012)?

The older the child, the more they learn (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why teachers should provide clear instructions when setting tasks?

To ensure students understand what to do (B) Signup and view all the answers