Giving Task Instructions
Vocabulary
Teacher Talk Time
100
What sort of vocabulary should teachers use when giving task instructions?
possible solution:
vocabulary that is 1 or 2 levels below the student's levels/ basic vocabulary/ clear vocabulary/ vocabulary that students are familiar with
100
What does CCQ stand for?
Concept-Checking Questions
100
What does CDC stand for?
Classroom Discourse Competence
200
What are the 3 stages of good instruction-giving?
1. Preparation Stage
2. Delivery Stage
3. Post-Delivery Stage
200
Name 4 different techniques to introduce new vocabulary.
possible solution:
mime, visual representation, translation, definition, associations, create a personal link
200
What is an I-R-F Pattern?
teacher initiates - student responds - teacher provides feedback
300
Fill the gaps.
Task instructions should be as ____ and as _____ as possible.
Task instructions should be as short and as concise as possible.
300
The following example shows a problem in teaching new vocabulary. What is the problem?
Teacher: Peripheral. Does everyone understand the meaning of this word? (silence)
Teacher: Do you understand? Greta?
Greta: Yes.
possible solution:
display question, missing context
300
JOKER
400
Rephrase the task.
Jot down some ideas, and then have a bit of a chat with your partner.
Possible solution:
Write down your ideas. Then, talk to a partner.
400
The following example is a weak mode of conveying meaning. What would be a more effective mode?
sour (fruit)
provide a personal anecdote of eating a sour fruit you don't like.
possible solution:
more effective mode: using the antonym/ using visuals
400
How much do teachers speak during the lessons? Give a percentage from 1% to 100%
possible solution:
between 60-80%