What You Can Learn From My Pln #2 (June 18)

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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 "How to integrate blogging in EFL teaching," Christina Markoulaki presents a persuasive set of reasons to encourage teachers to give blogging a try. Which of the following IS NOT a reason she gives?
- A.
  
  Teachers can create materials relevant to students' interests
- B.
  
  Parents can download and keep school photos and videos
- C.
  
  Blogging can fill an entire class period
- D.
  
  Students are motivated to see their work published
Correct Answer
C. Blogging can fill an entire class period
2.

In "Do It Your Way," Janet Bianchini talks about approaches to teaching. In her opinion, what is the best way to teach in order to motivate language learners?
- A.
  
  Teach in a style that suits you
- B.
  
  Incorporate technology
- C.
  
  Create your own materials
- D.
  
  Continue teaching the way you were trained
Correct Answer
A. Teach in a style that suits you
3.

In "Without reflection, we may be planning to stand still," Jason Renshaw talks about the value he found in becoming a reflective teacher. He suggests keeping reflective teaching notes. In his explanation, what kind of notes are these?
- A.
  
  Detailed summary of each lesson
- B.
  
  Invited critique from an outside observer
- C.
  
  Observations, questions and ponderings
- D.
  
  Maintain a list of activities that worked well in class
Correct Answer
C. Observations, questions and ponderings
4.

In "EFL Teacher's Kit for Surviving Kids," Shelly Sanchez Terrell shares 15 practical tips for thriving in children's EFL classes. What does she mean when she says that teachers should have young learners "color with a purpose"?
- A.
  
  Have children create art that has meaning to them
- B.
  
  Give children a task to see if they can follow directions
- C.
  
  Have them color so they'll be quiet in class
- D.
  
  Give children opportunities to decide their own purpose in coloring
Correct Answer
B. Give children a task to see if they can follow directions
5.

In "Feed the Grammar Guru," Anne Hodgson suggests that teachers correct students' grammar mistakes in order to ___.
- A.
  
  Prove that the teacher understands the grammar
- B.
  
  Help students feel like they are getting their money's worth from the class
- C.
  
  Help students speak more accurately
- D.
  
  Remind them that they still have more to learn
Correct Answer
D. Remind them that they still have more to learn

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What You Can Learn From My Pln #2 (June 18)

In "How to integrate blogging in EFL teaching," Christina Markoulaki presents a persuasive set of reasons to encourage teachers to give blogging a try. Which of the following IS NOT a reason she gives?

In "Do It Your Way," Janet Bianchini talks about approaches to teaching. In her opinion, what is the best way to teach in order to motivate language learners?

In "Without reflection, we may be planning to stand still," Jason Renshaw talks about the value he found in becoming a reflective teacher. He suggests keeping reflective teaching notes. In his explanation, what kind of notes are these?

In "EFL Teacher's Kit for Surviving Kids," Shelly Sanchez Terrell shares 15 practical tips for thriving in children's EFL classes. What does she mean when she says that teachers should have young learners "color with a purpose"?

In "Feed the Grammar Guru," Anne Hodgson suggests that teachers correct students' grammar mistakes in order to ___.