TFL 613: Methods in TEFL

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Match the following teaching methods with their key characteristics:

Grammar-Translation = Focus on grammar and translation of texts Direct Method = Emphasis on speaking and listening skills Audio-lingual Method = Repetition and drills for language learning Total Physical Response = Learning through physical activity and actions

Match the terms with their definitions in language teaching:

Approach = Theoretical foundation of language teaching Methodology = System of practices and procedures for teaching Technique = Specific classroom tasks and activities Method = Application of approach in a teaching context

Match the teaching methodology with its description:

Communicative Language Teaching = Focuses on real-life communication Community Language Learning = Uses group collaboration for learning The Silent Way = Teacher remains silent, students produce language Suggestopedia = Incorporates relaxation and suggestion techniques

Match the skill with its abbreviation:

Listening = L Speaking = S Reading = R Writing = W Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms with their implications in traditional teaching:

Teacher-centric = Teacher as primary source of knowledge Regimented classrooms = Structured and disciplined learning environments Chalk and talk = Lecture-based method of teaching Lack of collaboration = Limited group work among students Signup and view all the answers

Match the following teaching approaches with their focus:

Natural Approach = Emphasis on acquisition rather than learning Suggestopedia = Use of the learners' emotional state in learning Total Physical Response = Learning through actions Audio-lingual Method = Language through repetition and drills Signup and view all the answers

Match the following teaching techniques with their application:

Role-play = Students act out scenarios to practice language Drills = Repetitive practice of language structures Group Discussion = Collaboration among students to share ideas Storytelling = Using narratives to teach language concepts Signup and view all the answers

Match the features of methodologies with their examples:

Collaborative Learning = Group tasks and discussions Task-Based Learning = Focus on completing specific tasks Content-Based Instruction = Integrating language learning with subject content Project-Based Learning = Learning through projects and real-life situations Signup and view all the answers

Match the common types of syllabi with their descriptions:

Structural Syllabus = Based on grammatical structures Functional Syllabus = Focuses on language functions Notional Syllabus = Centers on concepts the language conveys Task-based Syllabus = Organizes lessons around tasks students will perform Signup and view all the answers

Match the traditional teaching beliefs with their corresponding descriptions:

Primary view on language = Learning vocabulary and grammar rules Theory of learning a second language = Memorization and repetition Teacher-student relationships = Teacher as authority figure Typical classroom activities = Drills and rote exercises Signup and view all the answers

Match the designer methods with their main characteristics:

Community Language Learning = Emphasizes interpersonal relationships The Silent Way = Focus on student autonomy Suggestopedia = Utilizes relaxation and suggestion techniques Total Physical Response (TPR) = Incorporates physical movement in learning Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their meanings:

Affective-humanistic approach = Focus on emotions in learning Deep structure of language = Underlying principles governing language Interactive procedures = Group activities encouraging collaboration Classroom atmosphere = Importance of environment over resources Signup and view all the answers

Match the following roles with their descriptions in traditional classrooms:

Teacher roles = Instructor and knowledge provider Student roles = Passive receivers of information Assessment objective = Evaluate student performance Learning resources = Textbooks and workbooks Signup and view all the answers

Match the methods with their historical context:

Designer methods = Prominent in the 1970s and 1980s Traditional teaching = Longstanding educational approach Chomskyan revolution = Shift towards innate language understanding Affective factors = Emerging focus in language learning Signup and view all the answers

Match the following aspects of learning with their implications:

Students’ personal involvement = Enhances engagement and relevance Respect and self-respect = Fosters a supportive learning environment Small-group work = Encourages collaboration and interaction Teacher's expectations = Influences student motivation Signup and view all the answers

Match the teaching strategies with their focus:

Traditional exams = Assess knowledge retention Innovative methods = Promote language use in context Rote memorization = Frequently used in grammar instruction Collaborative activities = Enhance peer learning and interaction Signup and view all the answers

Match the terms associated with traditional methods with their characteristics:

Grammar-Translation Method = Focus on written language Audiolingual Method = Emphasis on listening and speaking Direct Method = Immersion in the target language Functional Approach = Language use in real situations Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their descriptions:

Affective domain = Involves feelings and attitudes in learning Cognitive domain = Involves mental skills and knowledge acquisition Constructivist approach = Learning as an active participant Behaviorist approach = Learning through conditioning and reinforcement Signup and view all the answers

Match the learning principles with their descriptions:

Relevance = Learning is enhanced when linked to personal experiences Assessment alignment = Objectives should match evaluation methods Engagement = Active involvement promotes deeper understanding Feedback = Crucial for guiding student improvement Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Method

A broader term encompassing the relationship between theory and practice in language teaching.

Approach

A set of principles that guide the teaching of a language. It establishes the underlying philosophy about language and learning.

Method

A practical application of an approach in the context of language teaching. It puts theory into practice.

Method

A systematic plan and techniques derived from the methodology and approach. It outlines the syllabus, progression, and materials used.