What You Can Learn From My PLN (June 13)

1. In "It's the small things that count," David Deubelbeis writes about the importance of micro teaching skills. He notes that inexperienced teachers spend too much time in the "hot zone." Where is this?

In the middle of the classroom

At the front of the classroom

At the back of the classroom

On one side of the classroom

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2. In "Teaching Kindergarteners in Turkey," Özge Karaoğlu talks about the importance of daily routines in an all-English class. Why are routines important for young learners?

Routines make children feel secure

Students don't have to pay close attention

Routines can substitute for drills in language class

Routines make the teacher feel safe

3. In "Teaching language or teaching through language?" Tatiana Sobral suggests that language teachers "teach for life." What does she mean by that?

Teachers should include life skills in class

Lessons should include information about other countries

Teachers should never retire

Lesson goals should match the context students live in

4. In "I is for Imagination," Carol Read explains the benefits of encouraging the use of imagination in classes with young learners. What is one way to include imaginative thinking in story telling?

Let students draw a picture inspired by the story

Have students dramatize the story

Ask Wh- questions during the story

Have students tell the story in their own words

5. In "The Power of Play for Education and Language Learning," Marisa Constantidides explains the value of games in language learning and the types of games children need to play in order to develop mentally and physically. Based on the categories Marisa introduces, how would you categorize circle games?

Conceptual games and auditory perceptual tasks

Visual perceptual and fine motor tasks

Fine motor tasks and physical play

Conceptual games and fantasy play

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