TEFL Final Exam 2022/2023 with 100% correct answers
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TEFL
Institution
TEFL
Three main approaches to teaching English
1. Direct Method
2. Communicative Approach
3. Task Based Approach
What is the aim of The Direct Method
The aim is for accuracy and to sound as much as possible like a native English speaker.
What does the Direct method focus on?
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TEFL Final Exam
Three main approaches to teaching English correct answer1. Direct Method
2. Communicative Approach
3. Task Based Approach
What is the aim of The Direct Method correct answerThe aim is for accuracy and to sound as much as possible like a native English speaker.
What does the Direct method focus on? correct answerPronunciation and Grammar (Structural Approach)
Generally speaking, what is the Direct Method? correct answerIt is basically drilling and memorizing the English language. Students develop word and sentence repertoires to use in real life situations.
Strength of Direct Method correct answerIt helps the learners pronounce sentences correctly.
Weakness of Direct Method correct answerDoes not aid in building fluency and the ability to communicate in an unscripted way.
Generally speaking, what is the Communicative Approach? correct answerThe Communicative approach is more student centric and the teacher acts more as a facilitator. Lots of group work, and encourages individuality and self expression.
What is the aim of The Communicative Approach correct answerFluency over accuracy
Strengths of Communicative Approach correct answerIt allows students to experiment with the new language and focuses on the communicative aspect of language.
Weakness of Communicative Approach correct answerNot as much emphasis on grammar Generally speaking, what is the Task-Based Approach? correct answerThe Task-Based Approach is a subsection of the Communicative Approach. You usually use the Communicative Approach to complete tasks. Usually done with older students.
Examples of Task-Based Approach correct answer-You have $80 and are trying t o barter for $100 worth of clothes. Talk to seller
-Visiting a doctor
-Conducting an interview
-Calling customer service for help
Strength of the Task-Based Approach correct answerBuilds fluency
Weakness of the Task-Based Approach correct answerSacrifices accuracy
CultureRoute Methodology correct answerLearners engage in interactive and meaningful communication. The teacher is a facilitator.
Content must be correct answerInteresting and relevant to students
Topics vs themes correct answer1. Topic: work, Theme: My Dream Job
2. Topic: Action Verbs, Theme: Batman Battles Crime
3. Topic: Weather, Theme: Giant Storms
4. Topic: Doctor, Theme: Spiderman Goes to The Hospital
5. Topic: Items in Bedroom, Theme: Superstar's Bedroom
*You want to pick things your students are interested in*
Warmer correct answerShort, fun and relevant (to the overall theme) games and activities that pique the students' interest about the lesson. It helps them burn off excess energy and gives other students time to get to class if they're running late so they don't miss any of the lesson. What are the 3 P's? correct answer1. Presentation
2. Practice
3. Production
Presentation correct answerThis is where teachers introduce the new vocabulary and grammar point via
flash card or real item, and goes through drilling exercises with students. The teacher speaks about 75% of the time, demonstrating the words. Accuracy is very important
Practice correct answerTeachers introduce new sentence structures and practice those structures. Students practice using words or structures in a controlled way. Teachers talk 40/60
What does written work focus on? correct answerAccurate form and structure.
What is very important in the Practice Phase? correct answerAccuracy
Production correct answerProduction involves self-expression and creativity. The activities should be as communicative as possible. I mainly reinforces focus of the lesson. Teachers talk 10/90
Production activities must: correct answer- Involve self-expression. The idea is that if students use the language to express themselves, the language would be deeply embedded.
-Allow students to be creative
-Reinforce the focus of that lesson
What does the Production stage focus on? correct answerFluency (teacher listens for mistakes, but corrects at the end)
Wrap-Up (Cooler) correct answerIt should be a short, simple activity that allows the students to leave class feeling positive with smiles on their faces
Benefits of The 3 P's correct answer-The 3 P's framework provides structure and guidelines for a successful lesson in terms of presenting language and showing ho wit is used in context. - Focuses on accuracy as well as fluency, drawing from all three established schools of thought.
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