1. intrinsic motivation is:
a. Better than extrinsic motivation
b. Derived from external incentives and reward and success
c. The urge to engage in a learning activity for its own sake
d. The same as extrinsic motivation
2. a motivated learner gets frustrated by situations involving a temporary lack of understanding or confusion. true/false
a. True
b.False
3. in relation to intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, it is clear which type of motivation makes a learner more motivated. true/false
a. True
b. False
4. which of the following approaches would fail to influence and drive learner motivation?
a. Allowing some autonomy
b. Generating tension and challenge
c. Keeping to the same topics and tasks
d. Making the students aware of their own success
5. which of the following statements about motivation is untrue?
a. You need to be motivated to motivate students
b. Motivation lasts all of the time
c. Most learners can be motivated in some way or another
d. Motivation should be multi-directional
6. the learning preferences approach we recommend excludes a category for:
a. Kinesthetic learners
b. Auditory learners
c. Activist learners
7. in relation to the vak approach, which type of learner is most likely to enjoy participating most in role-plays?
a. Auditory learner
b. Reflector learner
c. Pragmatist learner
d. Kinesthetic learner
8. some people find that their learning preference may be a blend of two or more preferences. true/false
a. True
b. False
9. which of the following statements about effective learners is untrue?
a. They are unwilling to take tasks
b. They find a style of learning that suits them
c. They take responsibility for the learning
d. They try to figure out how the language works
10. a visual learner is likely to be good at spelling. true/false
a. True
b. False
11. GIVE LEARNER PREFERENCES A TRY, PREFERABLY WITH YOUNGER LEARNERS. TRUE/FALSE
a. True
b. False
12. in relation to the learning plateau effect, which of the following statements is invalid?
a. The effect happens when forward progress seems to have stopped
b. These plateaux are natural and commonly experienced
c. The point where progress flattens out can be real or perceived
d. No amount of exertion will help a student to break through the plateau
13. with regard to autonomous learner, which of the following is correct?
a. They cannot become more autonomous of their own volition
b. They are unwilling to take tasks
c. They take an active approach to the learning task in hand
d. An increase in autonomy does not lead to an increase in motivation
14. asking a speaker to repeat what she said is an effective learning strategy. true/false
a. True
b. False
15. in relation to students’ different learning strategies, which of the following statements is untrue?
a. The ways learners learn best can be different
b. You can influence and help to develop students’ learning strategies
c. It is always feasible to meet the learning characteristics of each student every time
d. Being aware of your students’ learning strategies will help you to motivate them to learn
