CELTA Assessment & Feedback Flashcards

What does 'formative assessment' mean in an EFL classroom observed on CELTA?

Answer: Ongoing assessment used to inform and improve teaching and learning

Formative assessment is continuous and used to shape instruction, contrasting with summative assessment which evaluates final achievement.

In CELTA observed lessons, what does a tutor mean when they write 'check concept' on feedback?

Answer: The trainee needs to use Concept Checking Questions (CCQs) to verify understanding

A tutor's note to 'check concept' means the trainee should use CCQs to confirm learners have understood the meaning of the target language.

Which of the following is an example of a well-formed Concept Checking Question (CCQ) for the sentence 'She had already eaten by the time he arrived'?

Answer: Did she eat before or after he arrived?

A good CCQ targets the specific meaning of the language item — here, the sequence of events expressed by the past perfect.

When a CELTA trainee receives a 'to standard' grade on a teaching practice, what does this mean?

Answer: The lesson met the minimum required competency level for that point in the course

A 'to standard' grade means the trainee demonstrated the competencies expected at that stage of the CELTA course.

What is the purpose of 'peer observation' tasks on the CELTA course?

Answer: To help trainees develop reflective skills by observing and discussing colleagues' lessons

Peer observation builds trainees' reflective practice by exposing them to different teaching approaches and encouraging analytical discussion.

What does a CELTA trainee's 'self-evaluation' after a teaching practice session typically involve?

Answer: Reflecting on what went well and what they would change, linked to specific lesson moments

Self-evaluation on CELTA involves honest reflection on lesson effectiveness, identifying strengths and areas to develop for future lessons.