Classroom Management & Student Engagement Flashcards

An ESL teacher uses think-pair-share before calling on students in a whole-class discussion. What is the main benefit for English learners?

Answer: It lets students rehearse answers with a peer, lowering anxiety before speaking publicly

Rehearsing with a partner first gives ELLs processing time and confidence, which lowers the affective filter.

Research on teacher questioning suggests that extending wait time after a question has which effect, especially for ELLs?

Answer: It increases the length and quality of student responses

Wait time of about 3-5 seconds gives learners time to process the question and formulate language, producing longer, richer answers.

A teacher assigns roles such as recorder, timekeeper, and reporter within cooperative groups. Which cooperative learning principle does this mainly support?

Answer: Individual accountability and positive interdependence

Defined roles make each member responsible for a contribution the group depends on.

A newly arrived beginner speaks almost no English in class but follows directions. Which teacher response fits best with Krashen's idea of the silent period?

Answer: Let the student respond nonverbally, for example by pointing, gesturing, or using picture cards

During the silent period learners build receptive skills, so nonverbal participation keeps them engaged without forcing speech.

In 'Numbered Heads Together,' students in each group get a number, discuss a question, and then the teacher calls a number to answer. Why does this structure increase engagement?

Answer: Every student must be ready to answer because any number may be called

Because anyone might be called, every member has a reason to make sure they understand the group's answer.

Two students are chatting quietly during a reading activity. Which low-key intervention is least disruptive to the rest of the class?

Answer: Proximity control: moving to stand near the students while continuing to teach

Proximity control redirects behavior quietly and keeps instruction going for everyone else.

Why do many ESL specialists recommend heterogeneous (mixed-proficiency) grouping for some communicative tasks?

Answer: It gives less proficient learners language models and gives more proficient learners chances to explain and clarify

Mixed grouping exposes learners to peer models while stronger students strengthen their own language by explaining.