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What metaphor is used to describe teachers as orchestrating conversation and setting the pace and tone?
What metaphor is used to describe teachers as orchestrating conversation and setting the pace and tone?
- Actors
- Orchestral leaders (correct)
- Gardeners
- Group leaders
According to Zoltan Dornyei and Tim Murphey, what is the principal responsibility of teachers?
According to Zoltan Dornyei and Tim Murphey, what is the principal responsibility of teachers?
- To define teaching itself
- To encourage autonomous learning
- To socialize learners
- ToFoster good relationships with learners (correct)
How do teachers feel about being on a stage?
How do teachers feel about being on a stage?
- Uncomfortable
- Nervous
- Like they are actors (correct)
- Excited
Why is using metaphors to describe teachers more helpful than trying to define teaching itself?
Why is using metaphors to describe teachers more helpful than trying to define teaching itself?
How do Zoltan Dornyei and Tim Murphey define the business of teaching?
How do Zoltan Dornyei and Tim Murphey define the business of teaching?
What does the author suggest about the teaching style as the group develops its identity?
What does the author suggest about the teaching style as the group develops its identity?
What is one view of the teaching/learning relationship according to the text?
What is one view of the teaching/learning relationship according to the text?
What role does the author imply for teachers regarding their classroom leadership style?
What role does the author imply for teachers regarding their classroom leadership style?
What immediate impressions do learners usually pick up from their teachers in the classroom?
What immediate impressions do learners usually pick up from their teachers in the classroom?
What does the author suggest about teachers' presentation to learners in the classroom?
What does the author suggest about teachers' presentation to learners in the classroom?
What is one reason teachers are advised to memorize students' names?
What is one reason teachers are advised to memorize students' names?
Why is it important for teachers to listen to their students according to the text?
Why is it important for teachers to listen to their students according to the text?
What does the text suggest about correcting students' behaviors?
What does the text suggest about correcting students' behaviors?
Why is it important for teachers to be even-handed in their approach to students?
Why is it important for teachers to be even-handed in their approach to students?
What is the potential consequence of paying more attention to robust classmates than quiet students?
What is the potential consequence of paying more attention to robust classmates than quiet students?
What is the primary factor in establishing rapport between teachers and students, according to the text?
What is the primary factor in establishing rapport between teachers and students, according to the text?
How can teachers enable themselves to recognize their students, as suggested in the text?
How can teachers enable themselves to recognize their students, as suggested in the text?
What is the main characteristic that students want teachers to know about them, as mentioned in the text?
What is the main characteristic that students want teachers to know about them, as mentioned in the text?
What is an important aspect of successfully interacting with students?
What is an important aspect of successfully interacting with students?
What contributes to the establishment of rapport between teachers and students, based on the text?
What contributes to the establishment of rapport between teachers and students, based on the text?
