TICS test 1

According to Warschauer, word processing in the second language classroom has been common for the last: 10 years. 5 years. 25 years. Last year.

What three factors were extracted and evaluated from the analysis in Warshauer’s article?. Communication, empowerment & learning. Communication, enjoyment & affective elements. Writing, speaking and communicating. Autonomy, communication and ICT skills.

What does Computer-mediated Communication (CMC) involve?. Use of the computer as a tool. Use of the computer as an aid. Use of different technological devices to entertain your students. Use of audio-visual materials.

What were the main topics of the four sets of questions in the survey?. Students’ feelings about learning, their perceptions of the use of computers, their skills when using it, and their ability to improve their language skills. Students’ feelings about using computers, the use of computers for word processing, the use of computer for interpersonal communication, and their feelings about using computers. Students’ technological abilities, the comprehension of the way in which certain educational apps work, their perceptions of the use of computers, and the use of computers for word processing. Students’ technological abilities, their skills when using it, their feelings about using computers, and the use of computers to communicate.

Among the earliest proponents of CMC for educational purposes were: L1 teachers. L2 teachers. Teachers. Students.

Which one of the following elements is one of the main alleged benefits of CMC?. It enhances student motivation. It provides stimulating international contact. It facilitates working on meaningful projects. All of them are correct.

According to Watschaur motivation’s article research, what are the two most important limitations?. Most research is outdated and has been devoted to computer-assisted instruction in general. They did not have Google nor AI technology to help them. Unavailability of sources and flawed methodology. Short space and scarce sources available to write about their research.

From what parts of the world did they survey university students?. United States, Hong Kong and Taiwan. China, Japan and Spain. Iran, Colombia and Japan. Spain, China and Colombia.

What aspects of using a computer for writing and communication do second/foreign language students find motivating?. It is important for the career. Communication around the world. To see things printed. A, B and C are correct.

Which is the difference among learning, empowerment and communication aspects for students of different background that has a higher correlation with motivation?. Computer knowledge. Experience with e-mail. Typing ability. Experience with word processing.

What does CMC stand for in Warschauer’s article?. Computer machine communication. Computer-mediated communication. Communicate more with computers. Computer-mediated classroom.

In Warschauer’s article , the three motivating factors found in the survey done to students were: Communication (related to integrative motivation), empowerment, independency gained from the use of computers. Integrative, instrumental, social. Communication, empowerment, instrumental. Independency, sociability, empowerment.

What is/are important limitation(s) to be taken into consideration?. Much of the research has been devoted to computer-assisted instruction in general. Most research regarding the motivating affects of computer assisted instruction is outdated. Both answers are incorrect. Both answers are correct.

Which factor(s) were shown to be correlated with mean motivation at a statistically significant level in the survey?. Self-rated computer knowledge. Experience with e-mail. Both answers are incorrect. Both answers are correct.

Which courses achieved the highest mean motivation scores in regards to online activities?. When online activities are integrated into the structure of the class. When online activities are just a complementary add-on. Both answers are correct. Both answers are incorrect.

Why do students feel they can learn better and more independently using computers?. They can learn faster. They become more creative. They write better essays. All of them are correct.

To learn another language, a key idea according to Mr Gardner is: Encouragement. Motivation. Drive and self-discipline. Intellectual prowess.

In Mr Gardner’s research and theorizing, one of these is not mentioned: Social psychology. The role of the teacher. How literature shapes the students' worldview. Motivation.

According to Gardner, motivation is an important factor in regards to the … model of SLL: Sociocultural. Socioeconomical. Socioeducational. Culturaleducation.

Why do some students lose enthusiasm towards language learning after the first year of studying?. Overemphasis on grammar translation. Too hard. Overemphasis on task based learning. Too easy.

Mr Gardner in his article claimed that nowadays what is not involves in language learning is: Motivation, attitudes. Anxiety and intelligence. Verbal abilities and intelligence.

According to the study, what is the item related to motivation?. Personal achievement. Language retention. Persistence in language study.

Mr Dörnyei presents four principles that he considers nuclear for this conception of motivation researched by Mr Gardner. One of the following is not correct, though. Please mark it out. Creating the basic motivational conditions. Inducing students to give marks to each other, in groups. Maintaining motivation. Encouraging positive self-evaluation.

Which variable involves emotional identification with another cultural group?. Language aptitude. Motivation. Integrativeness. Attitudes towards the learning situation.

Television broadcasts, movies, language clubs, etc. are examples of…?. Formal contexts. Non-linguistic outcomes. Linguistic outcomes. Informal contexts.

What was considered in the past to involve SLL?. Anxiety. Affective variables. Self-confidence. Intelligence and verbal ability.

What is an example of an informal learning context?. The classroom. The language laboratory. The high school library. A TV program.

According to Gardner’s study, what is consider to involve SLL nowadays?. Traditional methodologies. Affective variables (motivation). Grammar lessons. Workbook exercises.

Can motivation be evaluated?. Yes, the socio-educational model of SLL, this is because of its variables, which can be stable or fluid. No, it is impossible to measure because it depends on each student. No, because motivation doesn’t have an impact on the learning process. Yes, even though its variables are not stable or fluid.

Gardner wrote his article in... 2001. 2011. 2010. 2012.

The article's title is... Language Learning Motivation: The Student, the Teacher, and the Researcher. Language Learning Motivation: The Teacher, and the Researcher. Language Learning Motivation: The Student, and the Teacher. Language Learning Motivation: The Student, and the Researcher.

According to Gardner, motivation in SLA should be considered from: School’s and parents’ perspectives. Teachers’ perspective only. Students’, teachers’ and researchers’ perspectives. Teachers’ and students’ perspective.

The social-educational model of SLA is comprised of: 2 sections. 1 section. 6 sections. 4 sections.

In 1956 when Wally Lambert and I began our research, it was generally agreed that learning another language involved…. Intelligence and verbal ability. Attitudes. Motivation. Anxiety.

What does ALS stand for?. Attitudes toward the Learning Societies. Attitudes toward the Learning Situation. Attitudes toward the Learning State. Attitudes toward the Learning Society.

Flipped classrooms are based on... Online learning. Traditional learning. Strategies that combine online with traditional learning. Autonomous learning.

In flipped learning, the learning outcomes come from…. Inside of the classroom, thanks to the teacher’s explanations. Outside of the classroom, thanks to ICTs. Inside of the classroom, thanks to students talking to each other. Outside the classroom, thanks to the students’ extracurricular activities.

Who created the scaffolding theory?. Vygotsky. Dörney. Gardner. Naizhao.

The zone of proximal development is... The distance between what children can do by themselves and the next learning. A new methodology. The individualized learning. Motivation.

Which one is not a reason to use the Flipped Classroom?. Independent learning. Phones and computers to access knowledge. Students work problems in class. In order to not see your English teacher.

Does Blended-learning describe the Flipped-classroom model?. No. Yes. Sometimes. It describes the general classroom.

What is the outer layer of the Zone of Proximal Development?. Tasks students can do with assistance. Tasks students cannot complete even with aid. Tasks students can complete on their own. Tasks students can complete collaboratively.

Which of the following claims about the Flipped model is false?. It allows students to learn at their own pace. It saves up time. Students are unfamiliar with the means. Students can access after the class.

"Scaffolding is temporary". True. It depends on the learner. False. It depends on the subject.

Scaffolding is related to two zones: What I can do and what I can do with help. What I can do and what I can’t do. What I can do with help and what I can’t do. What I can do and what I am not able to do.

What is the meaning of ZPD?. Zone of Primary Development. Zero Pressure to Develop. Zone of Proximal Development. Zone of Protection of a Dialect.

Scaffolding instruction facilitates: Teacher's learning. Learner's development. The creation of materials. The planning of the sessions.

Scaffolding teaching strategy provides... Individualized support. Generic support. Any kind of support. None of the answers are correct.

What should the educador do once the learner’s knowledge and learning competences have increased?. Increase the support provided. Reduce the support provided. Do not support at all. Maintain the same support.

Which of the following options IS NOT a problem regarding the expansion of university enrolment across the country?. Shortage of teachers. Increased class sizes. A widening gap in the proficiency levels of English students. Teachers earn more money because they do a wonderful job.

Nunan (1997) establishes five levels to encourage learners to move towards autonomy. Which of the following options IS NOT one of these levels?. Awareness. Involvement. Intervention. Asking for help.

Which of the following features DOES NOT INVOLVE Graded English language teaching (ELT)?. Fulfilling the objectives of effectively implementing EFL. Preparing lessons appropriate for each class level. Adopting appropriate teaching methods in classrooms. Maintaining the marking mechanisms.

Who defined the concept of autonomy as a learners’ ability and willingness to make choices independently?. Gardner. Littlewood. Holec. Wenden.

According to Warschauer’s study, which one of these factors doesn’t influence students’ positive attitude toward computers?. The feeling of personal empowerment. Sense of achievement. The enhancement of opportunities. Having fun in class.

Teachers can enhance student motivation by: Helping students gain knowledge and skill about using computers. Giving them ample opportunity to use electronic communication. Carefully integrating computer activities into the regular structure and goals of the course. All of the above.

What is the most difficult thing for tertiary students?. Expressing themselves clearly and fluently in spoken English. Understanding oral English. Writing in English. Making English projects.

What characterizes Chinese educational culture?. Being confident by participating. Obedience and authority. Challenging the teacher. Not absorb or memorize but understand the content.

According to Voller, what are the roles for teachers?. Teacher as facilitator. As counsellor. As a resource. A, B and C are correct.

How is the distance between the teacher and the students shortened?. Through face-to-face talks. With online meetings. Through the phone. WhatsApp.

According to Naizhao, what was the ratio of English teachers in China when it opened?. 20 students per teacher. 50 students per teacher. 70 students per teacher. 100 students per teacher.

In Naizhao paper, what of the following options do NOT appear in the chart about Learner Autonomy?. Objectives. Evaluation. Content. Motivation.

Building on his idea of social interaction as the basis for learning, he broached the value of a mentor or teacher in the life of a student. He built his theory of scaffolding around this very concept. Who is that linguist?. Gardner. Vigotsky. Warschauer. Naizhao.

Choose the incorrect statement about instrumental motivation: Includes other non-motivational factors like language learning strategies. Is useful in both formal and informal contexts. Does not come into play until the individual has actually entered the learning situation. Can link motivation to learning contexts through non-motivational factors.

According to Benson & Voller (1997), the term autonomy is used in five different ways. Which of these is not one of them?: Organisation. Skills. Capacity. Situations.

ELT (Graded English Language Teaching) does not involve: Adopting appropriate teaching methods in classrooms and reforming the marking mechanisms. Organizing English quality education activities accordingly. Encouraging passive learning and note-taking. Conscientiously strengthening the students’ language application abilitiesCan you generate a multiple choice question and 4 possible answers taken from this article? "An Empirical Investigation of Learner Autonomy In Some EFL Classes in China".

Which of the options is a trait of proper autonomous learning environments?. Materials are alien to students’ experiences. Students are completely engaged in the task. Classrooms are not social environments. Students are not responsible for their own learning process.

What does the “awareness” level in Nunan’s (1997) autonomous learning model mean?. Learners are told and reminded of pedagogical goals, contents and strategies. Learners are actively involved in the learning. Learners are encouraged to modify and adapt their goals, learning styles and strategies. Learners set up their own goals and plans for self-directed learning.