acronyms related to teaching/learning - correct answer ESL/TESL: English as a Second Language
EFL/TEFL: English as a Foreign Language
TESOL: Teaching
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CELTA: Certificate of English Language Teaching for Adults
ELL: English Language Learning
ESP: English for Specific Purposes
TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language
SLA: Second Language Acquisition
L1: native language
L2: target language
needs assessment - correct answer -analyzes what skills the student already has
-analyzes what skills the student needs to improve and for what purpose
5 stages of teaching with biblical references - correct answer 1. instruct- mathew 11:15- you listen to me
2. illustrate- matthew 6:9- you watch me
3. involve- luke 10:1- we do it together
4. improve- john 4:2- i watch you
5. inspire- matthew 28:19- i encourage you
explain the four major factors that influence our decision about how to teach - correct answer 1) age- the age of a student
2) learning style- how the individual learns
3) language level- how much do they already know?
4) motivation- what is their motivation level? is it intrinsic or extrinsic?
communicative compentence - correct answer 1) discource compentence: understanding speech and written words
2) grammatical compentence: understanding grammar and sentence structure
3) strategic compentence- coping when the conversation breaks down
4) sociocultural competence- understanding what to say and when to say it
explain the characteristics of a good language learner - correct answer -tolerate ambiguity
-positive task orientation
-creativeity
-make intelligent guises
-make errors work for them
-practice
explain the difference between ESP and ESL - correct answer esp- specific, narrow path of content. may be academic, professional, vocational, business
explain major learning strategies and styles - correct answer LEARNING STYLES:
LEARNING STRATEGIES:
1. Metacognitive strategies - reasoning, understanding, outlining, organizing
2. Meta-affective strategies - rehearsing things in your mind, emotions
3. Meta-sociocultural strategies - strategic competences (making sure they understand you)
Characteristics of adult learners - correct answer 1. Mature and self-directed - Respect them.
2. Dedicated students - Honor their time.
3. Psychologically vulnerable - Encourage!
4. Different goals - Help them accomplish goals.
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