TESOL Classroom Management

What are the two key rules for giving good instructions according to Scrivener (2011)?

• they must be kept as simple as possible

• they must be said in a loud, clear voice

• they must be communicated through both written and verbal means

• they must be logical

• they must not take longer than 1minute to say

Which of the following count as 'good' types of TTT (teacher talking time)?

• modelling language

• giving long explanations to student questions

• using referential questions

• echoing the students' responses

• attempting to negotiate meaning with students

Name one way in which you can get students' attention in a class

• saying loudly 'can I have your attention please?'

• clapping your hands

• leaving the room

• flicking the lights on and off

• ringing a bell

What its vitally important to remember when students are sitting in orderly rows?

• maintaining a view of the teacher

• being able to sit near friends

• making sure no-on sits in the back rows

• ensuring they can work together

Which of the following seating arrangements is best for maintaining eye contact with the students?

• rows

• horseshoe

• individual desks

• closed circle

Name one problem that can arise from group work?

One key teacher skill is

What does IRF stand for

• Initial Response Feedback

• Initiation Repeat Feedback

• Initiation Response Feedback

• Initial Repeat Feedback

Is the 'F' in IRF responsive?

• yes

• no

• both

Groupwork is more difficult to organise than pairwork because

• it involves moving students

• the teacher has to think harder

• classes are undisciplined

• it involves more feedback