CELTA CELTA Classroom Management & Interaction 2

Question 1

What does 'monitoring' mean during a CELTA observed lesson?

Accepted Answer

Circulating around the room to check learner progress, provide support, and note errors

Answer

Monitoring involves the teacher moving around the room during tasks to observe learner performance, offer guidance, and gather data for feedback.

Question 2

In CELTA, what is 'open pair' work and when is it used?

Accepted Answer

Two students demonstrate or practice in front of the whole class before everyone practices

Answer

Open pair work is used to model an activity or check understanding before learners do it in closed pairs, allowing the whole class to listen and the teacher to check task performance.

Question 3

What is the main advantage of 'closed pair' or group work in a CELTA lesson?

Accepted Answer

All learners are active simultaneously, maximizing STT

Answer

Closed pair or group work means every student is speaking at the same time, dramatically increasing the amount of language practice per lesson.

Question 4

Which classroom management strategy should a CELTA trainee use to establish task timing?

Accepted Answer

State a clear time limit before the task begins and display it visually if possible

Answer

Stating a clear time limit before a task begins helps manage pacing, sets learner expectations, and keeps the lesson on track.

Question 5

Why is it important for a CELTA trainee to vary interaction patterns (T-S, S-S, S-T, group) throughout a lesson?

Accepted Answer

To provide varied practice opportunities, keep learners engaged, and maximize STT

Answer

Varying interaction patterns ensures learners experience different communicative contexts, keeps motivation high, and increases overall Student Talk Time.

(CELTA) Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults Practice Test

(CELTA) Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults Practice Test

CELTA CELTA Classroom Management & Interaction 2