- It is important to provide your students with practice that covers all of the language skills as much and as often as possible. True/False
a. True
b. False
2. Sub-divide your 5 lesson plan steps into several further steps. True/False
a. True
b. False
3. Which of the following is a poor practical lesson planning tip?
a. Don’t wing it.
b. Don’t depend on your memory.
c. Don’t add variety.
d. Don’t worry- it usually turns out fine.
4. Which of the following elements in the mnemonic ‘SMART’ is invalid?
a. Measurable
b. Aligned
c. Realistic
d. Specific
5.In this course. which one of the following statements about objectives and achievement goals is untrue?
a. An achievement goal describes what the learners will be able to do with the language by the end of the lesson.
b. To verify that an objective is effective, ensure that the outcome can be assessed.
c. An objective describes what the learners will be able to do with the language by the end of the lesson.
d. Objectives are the steps you take to achieving your goal.
6. With regard to the Step 3: Summary of Guided Practice Step, which one of the following statements is incorrect?
a. Ensure they have sufficient time and opportunity to practice their new learning.
b. Ensure each guided practice session involves a written worksheet.
c. Ensure you have considered classroom management aspects.
7. With regard to the Step 2: Summary of Introduction of New Material Step, which of the following statements is incorrect?
a. It’s important that you model and demonstrate the new learning.
b. You can include new points you haven’t planned if time permits.
c. You need to drive their involvement by getting them to participate.
d. You need to ensure that the new learning is accessible to all your learners.
8.With regard to the Step 1: Summary of Opening Step , which of the following statements is not correct?
a. Ensure you engage your learners.
b. They need to know where you are taking them on their learning journey.
c. Ensure they know how the learning will take place.
d. Ensure you don’t waste time checking their understanding at this early step.
9. In relation to logical and sequenced planning, which of the following statements is incorrect?
a. If the sequencing is wrong, students may likely become confused.
b. Omit some lesson steps if the time is running out.
c. If the sequencing is wrong, you will have to do a lot of extra work to get them back on track.
10. If you have loads of fun in a lesson, students will always learn what they are supposed to learn. True/False
a. True
b. False
11. With regard to following your lesson plan when you are delivering your lesson, which statement offers the most practical viewpoint?
a. Never modify your lesson plan; stick to what you planned.
b. Follow your lesson plan but it may have to be modified because of what occurs during the lesson.
c. Inexperienced teachers should never modify their plan under any circumstances.
d. Making changes to a lesson plan is a rare event.
12. When evaluating your lesson plan before teaching, which one of the following findings would lead to you amending your plan?
a. Lots of participation
b. Lots of Teacher Talking Time
c. Lots of variety
d. Lots of practice in the four language skills
13. Which of the following is deemed to be a free/uncontrolled exercise/activity?
a. Matching exercise
b. Cloze activity
c. Role-play
d. Drilling
14. With regard to the Step 4: Summary of Independent Practice Step, which one of the following statements is incorrect?
a. Model the required behaviour.
b. Assist them continually throughout their practice.
c. You can try different assessment approaches.
d. Ensure the activity (or activities) demonstrate mastery of the objective (or progress towards it).
15. When evaluating your lesson after it has been taught, the only recourse is to evaluate it yourself. True/False
a. True
b.False
