What You Can Learn From My PLN (June 13)

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A chance to learn from people in my personal learning network.

I hope you enjoy learning from my PLN as much as I do!

Barb

Questions and Answers

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?
- A.
  
  In the middle of the classroom
- B.
  
  At the front of the classroom
- C.
  
  At the back of the classroom
- D.
  
  On one side of the classroom
Correct Answer
B. At the front of the classroom
2.

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?
- A.
  
  Let students draw a picture inspired by the story
- B.
  
  Have students dramatize the story
- C.
  
  Ask Wh- questions during the story
- D.
  
  Have students tell the story in their own words
Correct Answer
C. Ask Wh- questions during the story
3.

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?
- A.
  
  Routines make children feel secure
- B.
  
  Students don't have to pay close attention
- C.
  
  Routines can substitute for drills in language class
- D.
  
  Routines make the teacher feel safe
Correct Answer
A. Routines make children feel secure
4.

In "Teaching language or teaching through language?" Tatiana Sobral suggests that language teachers "teach for life." What does she mean by that?
- A.
  
  Teachers should include life skills in class
- B.
  
  Lessons should include information about other countries
- C.
  
  Teachers should never retire
- D.
  
  Lesson goals should match the context students live in
Correct Answer
D. Lesson goals should match the context students live in
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?
- A.
  
  Conceptual games and auditory perceptual tasks
- B.
  
  Visual perceptual and fine motor tasks
- C.
  
  Fine motor tasks and physical play
- D.
  
  Conceptual games and fantasy play
Correct Answer
A. Conceptual games and auditory perceptual tasks

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What You Can Learn From My Pln (June 13)

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 "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?

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?

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