TEFL CERTIFICATION: UNIT 2
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Key challenges of co-teaching - Answer-1. Failure to recognize that the ounus is on you
re fitting in
2. Difficulty in building a strong rapport and relationship with the co-teacher
3. Difficulty in collaborating well
4. Difficulty in communicating well
5. Difficulty in planning well
Rapport exists when: - Answer-two people develop a felling of harmony, well-being and
security
Ways to build rapport: - Answer-body language
speech
attitude
building a strong relationship for the future
How to overcome difficulty in collaborating: - Answer-listen actively and respectfully
demonstrate reliability and consistency
share information without restrictions
communicate freely and constructively
function as an active participant
be co-operative, not competitive
be flexible and adaptable to change
be a good negotiator
show commitment to the team
treat others in a respectful and supportive manner
work as a problem solver
be optimistic and happy
A syllabus: - Answer-is a document which consists of a series of topics prescribed for
an entire course of study.
Structural Syllabus: - Answer-Items are structured around a collection of teh forms and
structures, usually grammatical, of the language being taught.
Lexical Syllabus: - Answer-Lexis is used to signify both the teaching of vocab and
certain areas of grammar together
, Situational Syllabus: - Answer-Items are structured around a collection of real or
imaginary situations in which language occurs or is used. The purpose is to teach the
language that occurs in the situations
Topic-based Syllabus: - Answer-The headings are broadly topic-based, including things
like food or the family, these usually indicate a fairly clear set of vocab items.
Syllabus v Lesson Plan - Answer-Syllabus: outline and summary of topics to be
covered; will contain specific information abotu the course, a schedule of test dates/
assignments, grading policy, class rules
Lesson plan: is your detailed description of the course of instruction you plan for an
individual lesson
Why to stick to a syllabus: - Answer-It will keep you on track as to what you should
cover and by when
It decreases the number of problems which arise in the course.
It increases the likelihood of students success in your class.
It provides pertinent information about your course to your colleagues and department.
In relation to the possible challenges you may face in co-teaching, which of the following
is incorrect? - Answer-Possible difficulty in your co-teacher not realizing that the onus is
on them to fit in
Which of the following is unlikely to help you build a strong relationship with your co-
teacher? - Answer-Tell more than you ask.
In relation to the main features of a syllabus, which of the following statements is
correct? - Answer-there is a universal structure.
T/F: Pre-thinking, pre-planning and research are the key elements for overcoming
potential co-teaching challenges. - Answer-T
T/F: A syllabus may establish a learning contract with students. - Answer-T
A syllabus is a teacher's description of the course of instruction they plan to use for an
individual lesson. - Answer-F
C2 CEF Band - Answer-Advanced Level: English for Special or Academic Purpose
Can understand with ease everything heard or read.
C1 CEF Band - Answer-Advanced Level
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, & recognize implicit meaning.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Key challenges of co-teaching - Answer-1. Failure to recognize that the ounus is on you
re fitting in
2. Difficulty in building a strong rapport and relationship with the co-teacher
3. Difficulty in collaborating well
4. Difficulty in communicating well
5. Difficulty in planning well
Rapport exists when: - Answer-two people develop a felling of harmony, well-being and
security
Ways to build rapport: - Answer-body language
speech
attitude
building a strong relationship for the future
How to overcome difficulty in collaborating: - Answer-listen actively and respectfully
demonstrate reliability and consistency
share information without restrictions
communicate freely and constructively
function as an active participant
be co-operative, not competitive
be flexible and adaptable to change
be a good negotiator
show commitment to the team
treat others in a respectful and supportive manner
work as a problem solver
be optimistic and happy
A syllabus: - Answer-is a document which consists of a series of topics prescribed for
an entire course of study.
Structural Syllabus: - Answer-Items are structured around a collection of teh forms and
structures, usually grammatical, of the language being taught.
Lexical Syllabus: - Answer-Lexis is used to signify both the teaching of vocab and
certain areas of grammar together
, Situational Syllabus: - Answer-Items are structured around a collection of real or
imaginary situations in which language occurs or is used. The purpose is to teach the
language that occurs in the situations
Topic-based Syllabus: - Answer-The headings are broadly topic-based, including things
like food or the family, these usually indicate a fairly clear set of vocab items.
Syllabus v Lesson Plan - Answer-Syllabus: outline and summary of topics to be
covered; will contain specific information abotu the course, a schedule of test dates/
assignments, grading policy, class rules
Lesson plan: is your detailed description of the course of instruction you plan for an
individual lesson
Why to stick to a syllabus: - Answer-It will keep you on track as to what you should
cover and by when
It decreases the number of problems which arise in the course.
It increases the likelihood of students success in your class.
It provides pertinent information about your course to your colleagues and department.
In relation to the possible challenges you may face in co-teaching, which of the following
is incorrect? - Answer-Possible difficulty in your co-teacher not realizing that the onus is
on them to fit in
Which of the following is unlikely to help you build a strong relationship with your co-
teacher? - Answer-Tell more than you ask.
In relation to the main features of a syllabus, which of the following statements is
correct? - Answer-there is a universal structure.
T/F: Pre-thinking, pre-planning and research are the key elements for overcoming
potential co-teaching challenges. - Answer-T
T/F: A syllabus may establish a learning contract with students. - Answer-T
A syllabus is a teacher's description of the course of instruction they plan to use for an
individual lesson. - Answer-F
C2 CEF Band - Answer-Advanced Level: English for Special or Academic Purpose
Can understand with ease everything heard or read.
C1 CEF Band - Answer-Advanced Level
Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, & recognize implicit meaning.
