Test on English Language Teaching: Roles and Strategies

Question 1: When a teacher acts as an 'involver', they share control with learners and negotiate decisions to enable students to learn independently.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that an 'involver' tries to involve students and finds interesting activities but still retains clear control over the classroom. Sharing control and negotiating decisions with learners to enable independent learning are characteristics of an 'enabler', not an 'involver'.

Question 2: Repeating everything after students (echoing) helps them develop a greater need to speak loudly and listen to their peers.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: Echoing, which is when the teacher repeats everything after the students, actually causes students to lose the need to speak loudly and listen to each other.

Question 3: According to the study materials, which of the following statements accurately describe the teacher's role as a language model and in providing comprehensible input?

A. The teacher should primarily use language at the students' current level ('i') to avoid confusion and ensure full understanding.

B. The teacher serves as a model for implicit learning, requiring them to have confidence in their own pronunciation and grammar.

C. Comprehensible input involves using language ('i+1') that is slightly above the learner's current level to provide an appropriate challenge.

D. The teacher should use various chunks in different situations to expose students to a wide range of vocabulary.

Explanation: The study materials state that the teacher is the model for implicit learning and must be sure of their pronunciation and grammar. It also defines comprehensible input as 'i+1', meaning using a level of language slightly above the learner's current level to provide an appropriate challenge. Option 0 is incorrect because comprehensible input is 'i+1', not just 'i'. Option 3 is incorrect because the materials specify that the teacher should use 'the same chunks in the same situations' for meaningful application, not various chunks in different situations.

Question 4: According to the study materials, which of the following are essential elements for establishing a safe and respectful English language classroom environment?

A. Building an environment upon respect and trust

B. Encouraging students to take risks

C. Viewing errors as a natural process of learning

D. Using a high ratio of Teacher Talking Time (TTT) to Student Talking Time (STT)

Explanation: The study materials state that a safe environment is built upon respect and trust. It also emphasizes viewing errors as a natural process of learning and encouraging students to take risks. The ratio of STT and TTT is discussed under a separate point and is not directly mentioned as an essential element for establishing a safe and respectful environment, though it contributes to effective classroom management.

Question 5: A learner's ability to complete a task independently consistently prevents boredom.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: If a learner can perform a task independently without any effort, they might lose interest and get bored, indicating that independence alone does not always prevent boredom.