Educational Psychology
What does SLA stand for?
Second Language Acquisition
Name three things on a lesson plan.
Students' Profile, Goal, Target Language, Objectives, Activities, Assessment
Which teaching approach focuses mainly on grammar rules and translation?
Grammar Translation Method
Name three tools used for making review games.
What is the difference between a test and an assessment?
A test is formal and periodic; assessment is ongoing and broader
Name two characteristics of young learners.
- Curious
- Short attention span
- Imaginative
- Imitation
- Egocentric
- Concrete learning
Engage, Study, Activate
Which approach focuses on communication and real-life interaction?
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
What does ELT stand for?
English Language Teaching
Which type of assessment happens BEFORE instruction?
Diagnostic Assessment
According to the Input Hypothesis, what does "i + 1" mean?
Language input slightly above the learners' current level
What does SMART stand for in lesson objectives?
Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound
What is TPR in teaching?
TPR (Total Physical Response) is a teaching method where students learn language through physical movement and actions in response to commands.
Give 2 advantages of using technology in ELT classrooms.
Which principle means “test what we teach”?
Validity
What is the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)?
The gap between what learners can do independently and what they can do with guidance.
According to the lesson planning module, what should the procedure section include?
Content, Activities, and Assessment
What is the difference between an approach and a methodology?
- Approach = theory/belief about learning
- Methodology = techniques/activities used in class
Give 3 disadvantages of using technology in classrooms.
Give three examples of an alternative assessment.
A teacher gives students a task that is slightly difficult but provides support and peer collaboration. Which TWO SLA theories are being applied?
Input Hypothesis (i+1) and ZPD/Scaffolding
A teacher writes: “Students will understand English better.” Why is this NOT a SMART objective?
It is vague and not measurable/specific
A teacher uses role-plays, pair discussions, and problem-solving tasks. Which teaching approach is most likely being used?
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
Name 2 tools that can be used for random selection or grouping.
A listening test uses poor-quality audio in a noisy room. Which assessment principle is most affected?
Reliability