CELTA Classroom Management & Interaction Flashcards

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Answer: All learners are active simultaneously, maximizing STT

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What does 'nominating' mean in classroom management terms on CELTA?

Answer: Directing a question or turn to a specific student by name

Nominating means deliberately selecting a specific student to respond, allowing the teacher to manage participation and ensure all learners are involved.