Module 9 Classroom management Multiple choice test
1
Do an online search for an abstract of an article concerning classroom layout and its
effect on behavior by Rosenfield, Lambert and Black: Journal of Educational
Psychology 1985 Vol 77 No 1 101-108. Note that you only need to read the
abstract/discussion, and you do not need to purchase the full article.
The study concluded that behavior improved in the following order of arrangement of
desks:
1-
Clusters / Rows / Circles
Incorrect please see question 1 page 4 of the unit
2-
Rows / Clusters / Circles
Correct
3-
Circles / Clusters / Rows
Incorrect please see question 1 page 4 of the unit
4-
Rows / Circles / Clusters
Incorrect please see question 1 page 4 of the unit
2
Which of the following is least likely to help the teaching and management of a large
ESA class?
1-
Learn and use whenever possible, their names.
Incorrect please see question 1 page 4 of the unit
2-
Group the students and whenever possible vary the groupings.
Incorrect please see question 1 page 4 of the unit
3-
Organize a strict seating plan, such as orderly rows and don’t allow movement.
Correct
4-
Where and when possible use activity based teaching, such as games.
Incorrect please see question 1 page 4 of the unit
3
Which of the following is least likely to be a problem associated with mixed ability
classes?
1-
Participation of all students in question and answer speaking activities.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 3 on page 5.
2-
Creating materials for the whole class to use.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 3 on page 5.
3-
The use of games as part of the teaching methodology.
Correct
4-
Meeting the interests and aspiration of all students.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 3 on page 5.
4
Which of the following is an example of an internal factor that could affect a student’s
success in the learning of English in an ESL setting?
1-
The student’s achievement in the class.
Correct
2-
The curriculum the class is following.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 8 on page 7.
3-
The culture where the class is taught.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 8 on page 7.
4-
The teacher’s and parental encouragement.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 8 on page 7.
5
Which of the following is an example of an external factor that could affect a student’s
success in the learning of English in an ESL setting?
1-
The student’s personality.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 8 on page 7.
2-
The student’s native language.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 8 on page 7.
3-
The student’s general life experiences.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 8 on page 7.
4-
Teacher and parental encouragement.
Correct
6
Read the article below
ERIC Digest December 1994 ERIC Identifier: ED376990
The Risks of Rewards By Alfie Kohn
[Link]
Which of the following is NOT suggested in the article?
1-
Reward systems are no better than punishment systems.
Incorrect please see the article
2-
Reward systems are counterproductive.
Incorrect please see the article
3-
Reward systems are not needed if students are involved in what they learn.
Incorrect please see the article
4-
Reward systems can work for an extended period of time.
Correct
7
Which of the following is least likely to help build rapport between you and your
students?
1-
Learn the names of all the top pop bands of the moment so you can talk about them.
Correct
2-
Learn something about each individual student and talk to them about it when possible.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 7 on page 7 and task 4 on page 9.
3-
Be humble and respectful to your students in the way you expect it from them.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 7 on page 7 and task 4 on page 9.
4-
When creating worksheets individualize them with students names.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 7 on page 7 and task 4 on page 9.
8
Which of the following is most likely to increase student talk time in the classroom?
1-
Echoing the students’ answers whenever possible.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 6 on page 9.
2-
Using group or pairwork whenever possible.
Correct
3-
Adding your experiences to theirs in discussion activities.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 6 on page 9.
4-
Finishing off their answers when you know what they are going to say to speed things up.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 6 on page 9.
9
Which of the following could be seen as a positive outcome of a reward system?
1-
It can increase short term motivation.
Correct
2-
It shows you have to get things right to be rewarded.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 3 on page 8.
3-
It shows that if a student behaves as expected they can expect a reward.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 3 on page 8.
4-
It can reduce intrinsic motivation.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 3 on page 8.
10
Studies, particularly in the discipline of psychology tend to suggest the following in
relation to Intrinsic and Extrinsic motivation over the 11 year to 16 year school age
range.
1-
Intrinsic motivation decreases and extrinsic motivation remains fairly constant.
Correct
2-
Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation both increase with school age.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 8 on page 7.
3-
Intrinsic motivation increases and extrinsic motivation decrease.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 8 on page 7.
4-
Intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation both stay fairly constant.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 8 on page 7.
11
Which of the following is NOT true about Differentiated learning?
1-
All students learn the same common core material.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 2 on page 8.
2-
Each student is taught individually.
Correct
3-
We make allowances for the individual learning styles.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 2 on page 8.
4-
We get to a common learning core through different pathways.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 2 on page 8.
12
A lot has been said and written about the use of Teacher Talk Time (TTT) and how it
should be reduced, especially in CLT type teaching methods.
TTT does however have some useful functions.
Which of the following would NOT usually be considered one of them?
1-
The teacher can present a good model of the language.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 5 on page 9.
2-
By asking questions the teacher can increase motivation.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 5 on page 9.
3-
Echoing student answers makes sure everyone has heard.
Correct
4-
The teacher can initiate and influence debates by talking.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 5 on page 9.
13
Which of the following is UNLIKLEY to increase motivation of students in using
English in a monolingual class?
1-
Allowing students some time to discuss activity ideas in L1 first.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 3 on page 5.
2-
Make sure that activities give them a communicative reason for using English.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 3 on page 5.
3-
At the start of the course let students create their own guidelines for English use.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 3 on page 5.
4-
Giving the class extra English homework if you hear them using L1.
Correct
14
Which of the following is likely to be the least useful factor when setting up and
maintaining classroom rules?
1-
Students having an input to the rules in the classroom.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 6 on page 6.
2-
Being consistent in the application of the rules.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 6 on page 6.
3-
Having a clearly labeled list of punishments at the front.
Correct
4-
Making sure the students understand the purpose of the rules.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 6 on page 6.
15
In the late 1990s, Dudley-Evans and St. John noted three absolute characteristics in the
definition of Teaching English for Specific Purposes (ESP).
Which of those given below was NOT one of them?
1-
It is centered on appropriate skills and language.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 3 on page 5.
2-
It is in contrast to General English.
Correct
3-
It is designed to meet the individual needs of the learners.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 3 on page 5.
4-
It is related to the disciplines or occupations it serves.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 3 on page 5.
16
The educational use of the technique Scaffolding is NOT ………………
1-
The same as differentiated learning.
Correct
2-
Using pre-teaching of vocabulary before a reading activity for example.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 2 on page 8.
3-
Breaking the teaching content into segments and addressing each part.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 2 on page 8.
4-
Related to Vygotsky’s zone of proximal development.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 2 on page 8.
17
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a cultural problem in an ESL class?
1-
The teacher assuming that because students speak the same language that they have the same
culture. (eg. Spanish in South America).
Incorrect. Please refer to task 4 on page 9.
2-
The teacher being unaware of the culture of the students. (eg. Passive students).
Incorrect. Please refer to task 4 on page 9.
3-
The teacher knowing and being sensitive to the students’ culture.
Correct
4-
The teacher assuming the students are aware of the teacher’s culture.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 4 on page 9.
18
A hierarchy of behavior has been suggested for improving discipline in the classroom,
which of the following classifications could represent this from lowest to highest?
1-
Bullying / Anarchy / Democracy / Co operation
Incorrect. Please refer to task 2 on page 4.
2-
Anarchy / Bullying / Co operation / Democracy
Correct
3-
Anarchy / Bullying / Democracy / Co operation
Incorrect. Please refer to task 2 on page 4.
4-
Co operation / Anarchy / Bullying / Democracy
Incorrect. Please refer to task 2 on page 4.
19
Which of the following is least likely to help students complete a group activity?
1-
Keep all instructions simple using familiar language.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 1 on page 4.
2-
Before starting ask the students what they are going to do.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 1 on page 4.
3-
Ask them to make up their own groups.
Correct
4-
Demonstrate rather than explain the activity.
Incorrect. Please refer to task 1 on page 4.
20
Which of the following is least useful as a form of non-verbal communication?
1-
The use of gesture.
Incorrect please carefully read the question
2-
The use of body posture.
Incorrect please carefully read the question
3-
The use of eye contact.
Incorrect please carefully read the question
4-
The use of voice.
Correct