Teaching Knowledge Test, Preview Task

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2.1 CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Preview Task1.AFor questions 1-6, match the teacher's comments on her approach to learning with the young learner needs and characteristics listed A-G. There is one extra option you will not need to use.TEACHERS COMMENTS

At the end of the class, one student erases the board, while another collects the books. LEARNER CHARACTERISTICS

ARoutines in the classroomBPersonalized feedback on their languageCOpportunities to respond to and use language creativelyDChance to have fun as a whole classEHelp with underlying language patternsFPhysical movement/activityGEnough time to complete their work


Preview Task1.AAt the end of the class, one student erases the board, while another collects the books.

This teachers comment expresses:Learners following a routine in the classroom.

The correct answer is letter A

Routines in the classroom help young learners achieve stability and familiarity in their environment.


Preview Task1.ATEACHERS COMMENTS

2 We have a weekly reader that the students have to finish by each Friday. Learners know that if they finish their work before the others, they need to advance in their readers until everyone has finished.LEARNER CHARACTERISTICS

ARoutines in the classroomBPersonalized feedback on their languageCOpportunities to respond to and use language creativelyDChance to have fun as a whole classEHelp with underlying language patternsFPhysical movement/activityGEnough time to complete their work2.1 CHILD DEVELOPMENT

Preview Task1.AWe have a weekly reader that the students have to finish by each Friday. Learners know that if they finish their work before the others, they need to advance in their readers until everyone has finished.

This teachers comment expresses:Enough time (for other learners) to complete their work

The correct answer is letter G

Additional worksheets or extra activities allow fast finishers to engage themselves in other activities and not interrupt or distract students that still need to finish their work.



3 My learners are very good spellers and they really enjoy spelling competitions. To review previous spelling words, I often lead the class in a game where I can check previously learned knowledge.LEARNER CHARACTERISTICS


Preview Task1.BMy learners are very good spellers and they really enjoy spelling competitions. To review previous spelling words, I often lead the class in a game where I can check previously learned knowledge.

This teachers comment expresses:Chance to have fun as a whole class

The correct answer is letter D

Creating opportunities for learners to have fun while reviewing, learning or consolidating language is an effective teaching strategy.



4 Learners are sometimes still sleepy or tired at the start of the school day. I always start my class off with an action song or game to get them focused.LEARNER CHARACTERISTICS


Preview Task1.ALearners are sometimes still sleepy or tired at the start of the school day. I always start my class off with an action song or game to get them focused.

This teachers comment expresses:Physical movement/activity

The correct answer is letter F

Physical movement or activity raises learners energy levels and helps them to get focused and engaged.



5 I sometimes use substitution tables in order to clarify and give learners practice with challenging language structures.LEARNER CHARACTERISTICS


Preview Task1.AI sometimes use substitution tables in order to clarify and give learners practice with challenging language structures.

This teachers comment expresses:Help with underlying language patterns

The correct answer is letter E

Extended language practice through drilling, additional activities, or using learning tools (ie substitution tables) allows learners to consciously work out challenging language structures and patterns.



6 To make learning meaningful, I sometimes ask my young learners to draw a picture representing the target language concept so that they can connect with the topic.LEARNER CHARACTERISTICS


Preview Task1.ATo make learning meaningful, I sometimes ask my young learners to draw a picture representing the target language concept so that they can connect with the topic.

This teachers comment expresses:Opportunities to respond to and use language creatively

The correct answer is letter C

It is important to allow young learners to experiment with the target language in a personal and meaningful way at their respective developmental stage, such as through drawing, word association, etc.

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