TEFL Classroom Management

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Teacher Talk Time

Answer

In classroom management, TTT refers to Teacher Talk Time — the amount of time the teacher speaks versus students.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

20-30% teacher, 70-80% student

Answer

Communicative classrooms aim for low TTT so students have maximum opportunity to practice English.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Horseshoe or U-shape seating

Answer

A U-shape arrangement allows students to see and talk to each other easily while the teacher can reach all learners.

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

Answer

Concept checking questions (CCQs) probe understanding indirectly, avoiding the useless 'Do you understand?' which students often answer 'yes' to regardless.

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

Answer

ICQs confirm that learners understand the task instructions before they begin, preventing wasted time and confusion.

(TEFL) Teaching English as a Foreign Language Practice Test

(TEFL) Teaching English as a Foreign Language Practice Test

TEFL Classroom Management