English Teaching Approaches Quiz
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What is a key principle in effective lesson planning?

  • Authentic communication (correct)
  • Emphasizing written over spoken skills
  • The use of complex grammar structures
  • Minimizing student interaction

    • Which competency area is included in the CEFR curricular requirements?

  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Reading comprehension only
  • Speaking and writing (correct)
  • Listening but not speaking

    • What is the purpose of lead-in activities in lessons?

  • To recap previous lessons exclusively
  • To engage students and introduce new topics (correct)
  • To provide a quiet reflection time
  • To assess prior knowledge only

    • Which of the following describes a challenge in teaching writing?

    <p>Students often have limited vocabulary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do simulations and role plays play in speaking exercises?

    <p>They provide a structured way to practice language use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the psycholinguistic basis of writing suggest?

    <p>Writing involves cognitive processing and understanding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about teaching lexis?

    <p>Lexis can be taught solely through rote memorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is true regarding strategies for supporting learners in speaking?

    <p>Individualized feedback is essential for improvement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of bottom-up processing?

    <p>Decoding individual words, sounds, and visual signs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skill was traditionally considered a core receptive skill prior to the 1990s?

    <p>Reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized in contents-oriented teaching?

    <p>Engaging students with meaningful and motivating topics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do learners need to demonstrate when interacting with various media?

    <p>Competence in understanding written and spoken texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is essential for facilitating communication in the classroom?

    <p>Information gap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do pre/while/post stages play in lesson planning?

    <p>They structure the development of receptive skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is not considered a typical information-gap activity?

    <p>Class discussions on literature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does top-down processing differ from bottom-up processing?

    <p>Top-down processing relies on prior knowledge and context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the A-phase, what should be prioritized?

    <p>Students' content and message</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of texts are learners expected to decode as part of their skill development?

    <p>Still and moving images, as well as written and spoken texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do information gap activities benefit language learners?

    <p>They promote speaking practice and genuine communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of multimedia texts in the learning process?

    <p>They provide context and visual signs to aid meaning-making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should teachers plan regarding focus during lessons?

    <p>When to focus on content and when on form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is interaction during reading, listening, and viewing emphasized?

    <p>Because learners actively create meaning from the content</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of creating an information gap among students?

    <p>To encourage collaboration by filling in missing information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms of input are valued in contents-oriented teaching?

    <p>Authentic written and spoken texts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Form Focus tasks in post-reading activities?

    <p>Clarifying and practicing individual language items</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is a follow-on task after reading a text?

    <p>Writing a letter in reply to the content read</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle is highlighted in teaching speaking through Information-gap activities?

    <p>Encouraging interaction through sharing different types of information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the teaching of writing focus on when addressing the audience?

    <p>Defining a genre for the writing activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In developing speaking skills, what should lesson plans emphasize?

    <p>A balance of pre, while, and post-stage activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a mini task before a full speaking task?

    <p>Elicit social problems for discussion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique is beneficial for teaching writing in a structured manner?

    <p>Using guided writing to develop skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect should be included in the analysis of course book materials for speaking skills?

    <p>Awareness of pre, while, and post-stage techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of free speaking activities?

    <p>Students express themselves without strict guidelines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following activities is categorized as reconstruction?

    <p>Adapting rehearsed phrases to new situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is making mistakes considered a natural part of free speaking activities?

    <p>They allow fluency-building practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do language chunks play in learners' ability to speak freely?

    <p>They provide necessary phrases for effective communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a free speaking activity mentioned?

    <p>Pyramid discussions based on problem-solving.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach does NOT facilitate free speaking among learners?

    <p>Consistently correcting errors during speech.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of free speaking activities for students?

    <p>To develop fluency, competence, and confidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of speaking activity requires the least amount of student autonomy?

    <p>Reproduction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can facilitate comprehension during viewing or listening tasks?

    <p>Compensating for gaps through visual cues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of pre-reading/listening/viewing activities?

    <p>To prepare learners thematically and emotionally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do activities during reading/listening/viewing play?

    <p>They ensure text comprehension and focus attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a focus of pre-reading/listening/viewing activities?

    <p>Encouraging active engagement with the text</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common element in the three-phase approach to comprehension?

    <p>Tasks designed to facilitate learner-text interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might learners be encouraged to do during the while phase?

    <p>Make personal reactions and reflect on impressions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the combination of image and sound affect retention?

    <p>It can enhance retention when used effectively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tasks can active reading and viewing support?

    <p>Tasks that encourage critical thinking and hypothesis testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    • English Micro-planning Summary provides a breakdown of lesson structure and teaching approaches.

    From Lead-in to Closing

    • This section details the stages of an English lesson, starting with the lead-in and ending with the closing activity.
    • A Task-Based Approach (TBL) is one method used in English lessons.
    • Present Practice Produce (PPP) is another approach that includes presenting language, practicing it, then producing it.

    Competence-Oriented Foreign Language Teaching

    • The A-Phase focuses on authentic communication and content.
    • The R-Phase focuses on grammatical accuracy and specific language features.
    • The C-Phase focuses on clarifying language points and forms, providing further grammar support.

    Receptive Skills

    • Interactive Processes: This discusses top-down and bottom-up processing when reading.
    • The role of visuals and feelings are also discussed.
    • What is Reading and What Does it Involve?: Reading is presented as a cognitive and communicative activity, with an emphasis on the role of prior knowledge.
    • Communicative, Task-Based Approaches to Reading: Extensive and intensive reading are explained, as well as classroom implications.
    • Reading, Viewing and Listening in the Classroom: The challenges and pre/while/post stages of receptive skill development are addressed.

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    Test your knowledge on various English lesson structures and teaching methodologies, including Task-Based Learning and Present Practice Produce. Explore competence-oriented teaching phases and receptive skills, focusing on both top-down and bottom-up processing in reading.

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