TEFL Teaching Methodologies and Approaches 5

Question 1

Which of the following best defines 'scaffolding' in a language classroom?

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Temporary support provided by the teacher or peers that enables learners to perform beyond their current independent ability

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A fixed sequence of grammar structures arranged by difficulty

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The use of physical props to demonstrate vocabulary meaning

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A grading rubric that breaks writing tasks into component skills

Question 2

A teacher plans a lesson using the 'Test-Teach-Test' (TTT) framework. Which sequence is correct?

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Diagnostic task → explicit instruction of gap → production task

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Instruction → controlled practice → free practice

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Vocabulary presentation → reading → grammar drill

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Listening task → speaking task → writing task

Question 3

Extensive reading programs in EFL are designed primarily to:

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Build fluency, vocabulary, and reading speed through large quantities of self-selected, level-appropriate texts

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Develop detailed comprehension of complex authentic literature

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Teach specific grammar structures through guided text analysis

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Prepare learners for standardized reading-section exams

Question 4

In TEFL, 'accuracy activities' are best described as tasks that:

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Require learners to produce language correctly with attention to form

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Focus on conveying meaning regardless of grammatical errors

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Assess reading speed and global comprehension

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Encourage creative storytelling with minimal teacher feedback

Question 5

Which methodological principle supports allowing a 'silent period' for beginner language learners?

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Learners need time to build up comprehensible input before being expected to produce output

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Speaking before listening leads to fossilization of errors

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Silent learners have higher language aptitude than talkative ones

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The mother tongue should be used during the silent period for clarification

Question 6

A TEFL teacher uses 'recasts' to give corrective feedback. What does a recast involve?

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Reformulating a learner's erroneous utterance correctly without explicitly pointing out the error

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Asking the student to repeat their sentence until it is correct

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Writing the correct form on the board after a spoken error

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Ignoring the error and continuing the lesson to maintain fluency

Question 7

Cooperative Language Learning (CLL) in EFL classrooms is grounded in which belief?

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Structured small-group tasks promote both language development and social skills through positive interdependence

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Competition between learners accelerates acquisition by raising motivation

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Learners acquire language best when working alone without peer distraction

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Grammar should be taught explicitly before any group work is attempted