TEFL Classroom Management

Question 1

What does 'TTT' stand for when referring to classroom management rather than lesson design?

Accepted Answer

Teacher Talk Time

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Total Teaching Technique

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Timed Task Training

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Test-Teach-Test

Question 2

What is the ideal teacher-to-student talk ratio in a communicative EFL classroom?

Accepted Answer

20-30% teacher, 70-80% student

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80% teacher, 20% student

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50% teacher, 50% student

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Equal distribution with structured turns

Question 3

Which classroom grouping arrangement is most effective for encouraging student–student interaction?

Accepted Answer

Horseshoe or U-shape seating

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Rows facing the board

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Individual desks spread apart

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Teacher at front, students in back

Question 4

What is 'concept checking' in TEFL classroom management?

Accepted Answer

Using targeted questions to verify that students have grasped the meaning of language

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Asking 'Do you understand?' after an explanation

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Reviewing previous lesson vocabulary

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Checking that students have their books

Question 5

What is the purpose of 'instruction checking questions' (ICQs) in classroom management?

Accepted Answer

To ensure students understand what they are supposed to do before starting an activity

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To assess grammar knowledge before a task

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To check that the teacher explained clearly

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To quiz students on previous lesson content

Question 6

When is the best time to distribute handouts during a lesson?

Accepted Answer

Immediately before the activity that requires them

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At the very start of class so students can read ahead

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At the end of the lesson for homework

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During the warm-up stage