TEFL Assessment and Professional Development 2

Question 1

What is reflective practice in TEFL?

Accepted Answer

Systematically thinking about and analyzing ones teaching to improve future practice

Answer

Practicing in front of a mirror

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Reflecting on student behavior only

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Writing lesson plans

Question 2

What is a needs analysis in TEFL?

Accepted Answer

An assessment of learners language needs, goals, and preferences to inform course design

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Analyzing classroom furniture needs

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A budget analysis

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A staffing assessment

Question 3

What is micro-teaching?

Accepted Answer

A short, focused teaching practice session used for teacher training and skill development

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Teaching very young children

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Teaching with a microphone

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Teaching one-on-one only

Question 4

What is continuous professional development (CPD)?

Accepted Answer

Ongoing learning throughout a teachers career to maintain and improve skills

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A one-time training course

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A retirement benefit

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A student assessment system

Question 5

What are the ethical considerations in TEFL?

Accepted Answer

Respect for learners cultural backgrounds, maintaining professional boundaries, providing quality education, and fair assessment

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Ethics are not relevant to language teaching

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Only grammar accuracy matters

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Only financial considerations

Question 6

What technology tools are used in modern TEFL?

Accepted Answer

Learning management systems, interactive whiteboards, video conferencing, language apps, and online resources

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Only textbooks

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Only audio CDs

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Technology is not used in TEFL