Good Instruction-Giving in the Classroom

Why is instruction-giving considered a fundamental aspect of classroom teaching?

• Because it entertains students

• Because it determines whether a lesson succeeds or fails

• Because it reduces teachers' workload

• Because it replaces lesson planning

According to Ur (1996), what do learners see as one of the most important qualities of a good teacher?

• Strict classroom management

• Clear and effective explanation

• Ability to use technology

• Use of humor in class

Which method uses physical actions to help students understand instructions?

• Grammar Translation

• Total Physical Response (TPR)

• Communicative Language Teaching

• Silent Way

What is a potential drawback of frequently giving instructions in students' mother tongue (L1)?

• It accelerates learning

• It improves fluency

• It creates dependency and difficulty in understanding L2 instructions

• It develops listening skills in L2

What should teachers avoid when handing out worksheets or materials?

• Giving them before instructions are explained

• Providing them with instructions

• Using visuals along with worksheets

• Allowing students to share materials

Which of the following is an example of concise instruction?

• "Now, I would like for you to take out a piece of paper and put it on your desk."

• "Take out a piece of paper."

• "It would be wonderful if you could kindly get your paper out, please."

• "All learners-take paper-writing start."

What is the purpose of concept-check questions?

• To test grammar knowledge

• To make students write longer answers

• To confirm students' understanding of instructions

• To keep students busy during class

Which of the following is not recommended when giving instructions?

• Using gestures and visuals

• Breaking down tasks step by step

• Asking students to repeat or model instructions

• Giving all detailed steps at once without pauses

During the post-delivery stage, what is the teacher's main responsibility?

• Giving more lectures

• Monitoring student activity and providing help if needed

• Starting a new lesson immediately

• Asking students to write reflections

What should a teacher do if most students did not understand the instructions?

• Blame the students for not listening

• Repeat or rephrase instructions, provide examples, or break down steps

• Cancel the activity entirely

• Ignore and continue the lesson