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TEFL notes for the TEFL course- Culture Route Final Exam.
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TEFL notes for the TEFL course- CultureRoute Final Exam
Three main approaches to teaching English - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Direct
Method
2. Communicative Approach
3. Task Based Approach
What is the aim of The Direct Method - CORRECT ANSWER-The aim is for
accuracy and to sound as much as possible like a native English speaker.
What does the Direct method focus on? - CORRECT ANSWER-Pronunciation
and Grammar (Structural Approach)
Generally speaking, what is the Direct Method? - CORRECT ANSWER-It 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 ANSWER-It helps the learners
pronounce sentences correctly.
Weakness of Direct Method - CORRECT ANSWER-Does not aid in building
fluency and the ability to communicate in an unscripted way.
Generally speaking, what is the Communicative Approach? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The 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
ANSWER-Fluency over accuracy
Strengths of Communicative Approach - CORRECT ANSWER-It allows students
to experiment with the new language and focuses on the communicative aspect
of language.
,Weakness of Communicative Approach - CORRECT ANSWER-Not as much
emphasis on grammar
Generally speaking, what is the Task-Based Approach? - CORRECT
ANSWER-The 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 ANSWER-Builds fluency
Weakness of the Task-Based Approach - CORRECT ANSWER-Sacrifices
accuracy
CultureRoute Methodology - CORRECT ANSWER-Learners engage in
interactive and meaningful communication. The teacher is a facilitator.
Content must be - CORRECT ANSWER-Interesting and relevant to students
Topics vs themes - CORRECT ANSWER-1. 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 ANSWER-Short, 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 ANSWER-1. Presentation
, 2. Practice
3. Production
Presentation - CORRECT ANSWER-This 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 ANSWER-Teachers 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 ANSWER-Accurate form and
structure.
What is very important in the Practice Phase? - CORRECT ANSWER-Accuracy
Production - CORRECT ANSWER-Production 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 ANSWER-Fluency
(teacher listens for mistakes, but corrects at the end)
Wrap-Up (Cooler) - CORRECT ANSWER-It 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.
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