Basics of Teaching Flashcards

Which teaching method emphasizes learning grammar rules explicitly before practicing them?

Answer: Grammar-Translation Method

The Grammar-Translation Method focuses on explicit rule memorization and translation between L1 and L2.

When a learner says 'He go to school yesterday,' which type of error is demonstrated?

Answer: Morphosyntactic error

Missing past tense marking ('go' instead of 'went') is a morphosyntactic error involving verb form.

Which approach uses physical movement to reinforce language, especially effective with young learners?

Answer: Total Physical Response (TPR)

TPR, developed by James Asher, links language input to physical actions to aid memory and reduce anxiety.

What does 'concept checking' refer to in TEFL methodology?

Answer: Using questions to verify students understand meaning, not just form

Concept Checking Questions (CCQs) confirm that students genuinely understand the meaning of new language.

A teacher divides the class into groups where each group reads different texts, then members regroup to share information. What is this technique called?

Answer: Jigsaw activity

In a jigsaw activity, students become 'experts' on one piece of content and then teach others in mixed groups.

Which type of speaking task requires students to negotiate and agree on a shared outcome?

Answer: Consensus task / decision-making activity

Consensus tasks require discussion, negotiation, and agreement, generating authentic communicative language use.

What is 'elicitation' in lesson delivery?

Answer: The teacher draws out language or ideas from students rather than stating them directly

Elicitation encourages active retrieval from students, which strengthens memory and keeps them engaged.