TEFL Basics of Teaching 3

Question 1

Which error correction technique involves the teacher repeating the student's error with rising intonation to prompt self-correction?

Accepted Answer

Repetition with rising intonation

Answer

Repeating the error with rising intonation signals to the student that something needs to be reconsidered without giving the answer.

Question 2

In a communicative language classroom, which activity type best develops fluency over accuracy?

Accepted Answer

Information gap tasks

Answer

Information gap tasks require real communication where one student has information another needs, prioritizing fluency.

Question 3

What is 'scaffolding' in the context of language teaching?

Accepted Answer

Temporary support that helps learners achieve tasks they couldn't do alone

Answer

Scaffolding provides temporary, structured support that is gradually removed as learner competence grows.

Question 4

Which listening sub-skill involves understanding the general topic or main idea of a spoken text?

Accepted Answer

Listening for gist

Answer

Listening for gist means capturing the overall message without focusing on every word.

Question 5

A teacher says 'Good try!' after a wrong answer. What type of feedback is this?

Accepted Answer

Positive affirmation without correction

Answer

Praising effort without addressing the error provides encouragement but doesn't help the student correct the form.

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