TEFL METHODOLOGY COURSE
PREPARATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Role of a Teacher. Answer: The teacher's position in the classroom can
vary based on the group of students being taught:
- Adaptability and flexibility in teaching methods are essential for
effective instruction.
- Understanding the students, their motivations, and abilities is crucial in
determining the teacher's roles.
- Lesson planning should align with the students' age, ability,
motivations, and learning needs for optimal learning outcomes.
● Teacher-Centered Teaching Style. Answer: - Teacher-centered lessons
involve the teacher being the central figure, while students play a
passive role.
- Teacher-centered methods may lead to students having a good
understanding of the language but limited ability to use it.
, - Excessive teacher talking time (TTT) can lead to student
disengagement.
● Student-centered Teaching Style. Answer: - Lessons encourage active
student participation, self-discovery of language concepts, and make the
teacher a guide rather than a lecturer.
- Results in a more memorable learning experience and better equips
students to use their English skills outside the classroom.
● What Are Teacher Rolls?. Answer: 1. Controller
2. Organizer
3. Assessor
4. Elicitor
5. Participant
6. Tutor
7. Resource
8. Observer
9. Facilitator
● Controller (Teacher Roll). Answer: Presents explanations in the lesson
and takes charge of the class and activity. There will be a lot of TTT
(teacher talking time) and you will need to snap into this role if the
activity isn't going to plan. Best to keep this to a minimum.
PREPARATION TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
● Role of a Teacher. Answer: The teacher's position in the classroom can
vary based on the group of students being taught:
- Adaptability and flexibility in teaching methods are essential for
effective instruction.
- Understanding the students, their motivations, and abilities is crucial in
determining the teacher's roles.
- Lesson planning should align with the students' age, ability,
motivations, and learning needs for optimal learning outcomes.
● Teacher-Centered Teaching Style. Answer: - Teacher-centered lessons
involve the teacher being the central figure, while students play a
passive role.
- Teacher-centered methods may lead to students having a good
understanding of the language but limited ability to use it.
, - Excessive teacher talking time (TTT) can lead to student
disengagement.
● Student-centered Teaching Style. Answer: - Lessons encourage active
student participation, self-discovery of language concepts, and make the
teacher a guide rather than a lecturer.
- Results in a more memorable learning experience and better equips
students to use their English skills outside the classroom.
● What Are Teacher Rolls?. Answer: 1. Controller
2. Organizer
3. Assessor
4. Elicitor
5. Participant
6. Tutor
7. Resource
8. Observer
9. Facilitator
● Controller (Teacher Roll). Answer: Presents explanations in the lesson
and takes charge of the class and activity. There will be a lot of TTT
(teacher talking time) and you will need to snap into this role if the
activity isn't going to plan. Best to keep this to a minimum.
