Modules 7, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18 &
19.
Module 7
-Why is the presentation of language through a
situation or topic more intersesting or
advantageous?
-What do notions and functions represent in a
laguage?
-Relate notions and functions with the two axes along
which contents are organized.(Language as a means of communication and language
as a way of categorization of the world)
-Think of a concrete example in which memorized
chunks conribute to the better development of a
task.
-What are the advantages of starting a class from a
learner initiated text over a ready made text given by the
teacher?
Module 12
-Can we learn about the approach or methodology
applied in a course by reading its syllabus? Why? Why
not?
-How can a course book syllabus reflect our own class
work?
-What is your impression of the testimonies given on
page 180?
-Discuss the role of the teacher in the actual making
of the syllabus.
Module 15
-Try to find a metaphor in which there is interaction
in a role based culture.
-What is the purpose of finding a suitable balance in
the activities proposed for a class?
-What does the phrase “active learning is good
learning” imply?
Module 16
-What is the desired effect of teacher
questioning?
-Take a picture from a course book and think of a set
of questions to introduce a lesson. Discuss them with your
group.
-What contribution does individualized learning make
to a regular programme?
Module 17
-What are the objectives of feedback apart from the
correction of mistakes?
-What is the difference between correction and
assessment?
-Define the kind of feedback that a grade after a
term exam represents.
-Mention the most common ways to correct mistakes in
oral production. Weigh their pros and
cons.
-What conditions should there be present for the
learner to have an jopen attitude towards the feedback
given?
Module 18
-A disciplined classroom activates students´learning.
Discuss.
-Which seem to be the key ingredients of a
disciplined classroom where learning takes
place?
-How can we, as teachers, foster
self-discipline?
-Which of the items under the headings:”Before the
problem arises”, “When the problem is beginning” and “When the problem has
exploded” is the most difficult to tackle in your opinion.Analyse the reasons
why it is so.
Module 19
-How does it affect our selection of activities the
fact that a motivated learner is that who takes risks, wants to succeed, has
ambitions, directs his efforts successfully, is perseverant and tolerates
ambiguity or lack of understanding?
-What kind of motivation has to do with the learner´s
interest to get engaged in the class activities out of the mere desire to take
part?
-Why is it important to make students be aware of
failure?
- What is the effect of constant awareness of
shortcomings?