PPP
What does the acronym PPP stand for?
Present – Practice – Produce
What is one purpose of a warm-up activity?
To get students thinking and speaking.
What are the five core competencies of the CASEL 5?
Self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, responsible decision-making.
What is the main advantage of the Presentation stage?
It lets you focus learners’ attention on studying a specific language point or vocabulary set.
What is one quick activity for reviewing vocabulary?
Word association/pictionary/word unscramble (teachers' own answers).
What is the goal of SEL (Social and Emotional Learning)?
To help people develop healthy identities, manage emotions, build relationships, and make responsible decisions.
What is the difference between a top-down and a bottom-up approach?
Top-down: start with a context (text/audio).
Bottom-up: elicit the language first, then show it in context.
Name one icebreaker, and talk about it.
Teachers' own answers.
What does "self-management" involve?
Managing emotions, stress, goals, motivation, and behavior.
Why is planning eliciting and checking questions important?
To ensure learners understand the meaning clearly and avoid confusion later.
Why might teachers use multimedia at the start of a lesson?
To capture interest and connect to the lesson topic.
Why is SEL more effective when integrated across classrooms, schools, families, and communities?
Because coordinated efforts create supportive environments and strengthen student growth.
When might PPP be less effective, and why could ESA (Engage-Study-Activate) be more appropriate?
PPP is less effective for skills lessons; ESA works better for developing reading, listening, speaking, or writing.
What is the main purpose of icebreaker activity?
To ease discomfort and build rapport in a group, helping people get to know each other, feel comfortable.
Why is it important for adults to understand students’ cultural backgrounds when teaching SEL?
Because it helps create inclusive, respectful learning environments and supports students’ identities.