SEMESTER III
EDU
13.2 : EMERGING TRENDS AND PRACTICES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION
(2019
Admission onwards)
PART
– A
Answer
all the questions choosing the correct answer from the alternatives :
1.
Which of the following terms is directly associated with co operative learning?
(a)
Reproduction
(b)
Instruction
(c)
Imitation
(d)
Sharing
2.
The use of both face to face and online teaching-learning processes is known as
(a)
Self learning
(b)
Blended learning
(c)
Collaborative learning
(d)
Continued learning
3.
Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy in remedial teaching?
(a)
Re teaching the difficult areas
(b)
Conducting more number of tests
(c)
Providing additional resources for self learning
(d)
Arranging peer teaching sessions
4.
Which of the following is at lower order thinking?
(a)
Remembering
(b)
Creating
(c)
Evaluating
(d)
Analysing
5.
Which of the following is the compilation of academic work and other
achievements
of a student?
(a)
Reflective journal
(b)
Port folio
(c)
Rubric
(d)
Curriculum vita
E
tutor is the interface between
(a)
teacher and knowledge (b) learner and learner
(c)
learner and knowledge (d) peer teachers
2.
Limited content sampling is a limitation of –––––––––– type of question.
(a)
essay (b) very short answer
(c)
short answer (d) objective
3.
Connectivism is basically for
(a)
Knowledge management (b) Keeping discipline
(c)
Keeping relations (d) Knowledge development
4.
Which of the following indicates objective type questions in e module?
(a)
FAQ (b) Quiz
(c)
Objective (d) Summary
5.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE for a portfolio?
(a)
profile of accomplishment
(b)
developmental in nature
(c)
used only for assessment
(d)
used for employment
1.
Which one of the processes demands only lower order thinking skill?
(a)
Creating (b) Understanding
(c)
Analyzing (d) Evaluating
2.
Metacognition is the process of
(a)
broad thinking (b) meaningless thinking
(c)
thinking about thinking (d) low level thinking
3.
e Content authoring means the —————— of content.
(a)
creating (b) referencing
(c)
listing (d) linking
4.
The ability for contextual use of language is known as
(a)
linguistic competence (b) communicative competence
(c)
semantics (d) syntax
5.
Which is an e resource portal of Kerala SCERT?
(a)
swayam (b) swayamprabha
(c)
e kalpa (d) samagra
1)________is
a collection of electronic evidence assembled and managed by a user
demonstrating his/her abilities and platforms for self-expression.
a)
e-mail b) e-portfolio c) wikipedia d)
programmed learning
2)
represents a model of teaching and learning that has the potential to undermine
and replace the business model of institutions
a)
Talk and chalk b) Massive open
online course c)
Institution-based courses
d)
Face-to-face method
3.
__________is a design approach whereby both face-to-face and online learning
are made better by the presence of the other
a)
Blended learning b) e-leaming c)
e-tutoring d) webminar
4)
Social engagement, peer reward, absence of the education is all characteristic
of
a)
Behaviourism b) Cognitivism c) Constructivism d) Connectivism
5)
Teachers can connect with institutions through
a)
MOOC'S b) CALL c)
Video conferencing d) Public Address
system
1)
The Blended learning model in which learners select to augment traditional
learning with on line course work is
A)
flex B) labs C) self-blend D) flexi blend
2)
Meta cognitive strategies do not recommend the process of classroom. in the
A)
Planning B) Reflecting C) Organizing D) Drilling
3)
NMEICT does NOT have the characteristics of learning.
A)
online B) open access C) asynchronous D) blended
4)
A good test should have all the qualities except
A)
reliability B)
standardization C) practicality D) validity
5)
One of the limitations of adopting open educational resources today is lack of
A)
contextualization C) collaboration B) re-usability D) accessibility
1.
––––––––– is a cooperative learning technique.
(a)
Journal writing (b) Questioning
(c)
Jigsaw reading (d) Cloud learning
2.
––––––––– is the process of teaching in a virtual environment in which teachers
and
learners are separated by time and space.
(a)
podcasting (b) e tutoring
(c)
networking (d) eportfolio
3.
––––––––– refers to any piece of information created and delivered through
various
electronic media.
(a)
e-portfolio (b) e learning
(c)
e journal (d) e content
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4.
Connectivism is the contribution of
(a)
Noam Chomsky (b) Charles Curran
(c)
George Siemens (d) Wolfgang Kohler
5.
Combining different digital media with traditional classroom methods to execute
learning
is called –––––––––.
(a)
virtual learning (b) blended learning
(c)
blogging (d) video conferencing
(5
1 = 5 Marks)
PART
– B
Answer
all the questions in one sentence each.
6.
Define E-learning.
7.
Suggest two web sites for English language teachers.
8.
Give two important qualities of a Test in English.
9.
What are the purposes of diagnostic tests?
10.
What is meant by e content authoring?
6.
What is meant by formative assessment?
7.
Write four scoring indicators for letter writing.
8.
What is remedial teaching?
9.
What is meant by language proficiency?
10.
Give two resources for teachers, developed by SCERT.
6.
What is meant by e tutoring?
7.
Define a task.
8.
What is a rubric for assessment?
9.
Give two techniques for remedial teaching.
10.
What is marking scheme?
6.
_________ focuses on one learning objective and is an atomic nugget of learning
available in digital form.
7.
_________is both a philosophy and a methodology that assists institutions to
manage change and to set their own agenda.
8)
The word metacognition' was invented by an American psychologist
9)
________is the One Stop Education Portal' dedicated to the nation for enhancing
teaching and leaming for citizens of the country.
10)
__________involves a teacher's progression from basic know-how to more
advanced, mature or complex understanding.
6)
The types of MOOC based on the principles of connectivism are categorized
as_______
7)
A test designed to identify specific areas of weakness is called a
__________test.
8)
A scoring guide with criteria, performance rating and performance description
is called a__
9)
Digital text and images designed for display on web pages is termed____
10)
The cognitive domain in Bloom's Taxonomy has been revised by_______
6.
What is a webinar?
7.
Define the term ‘Brihaspati’ in the context of educational technology.
8.
What is a LOT question?
9.
What is meant by formative evaluation?
10.
What do you mean by an e-portfolio?
PART
– C
Answer
all the questions in one paragraph each.
11.
Give four advantages of e tutoring.
12.
What is metacognition?
13.
What are the essential skills required of an online teacher?
14.
Frame two questions to evaluate writing skill of standard VIII students.
15.
Give four differences between formative and summative assessment.
11.
What is MOOC?
12.
What is meant by evaluation?
13.
Suggest two tasks for developing speaking skill among secondary level students.
14.
Briefly explain a diagnostic test.
15.
What are the major criteria in a rubric on teacher performance?
11.
What are the advantages of MOOC?
12.
Briefly explain collaborative learning.
13.
Differentiate assessment and evaluation.
14.
What is content based instruction?
15.
What is summative assessment?
11)
Suggest a way for developing metacognitive awareness among learners in the
English classroom.
12)
What is the use of a Short Learning Object (SLO)?
13)
Frame a question to diagnose ability to communicate with a person in authority
14)
What aspects are tested in a listening test?
15)
Mention any two free online courses offered by a leading university.
11)
Give two major differences between co-operative learning and collaborative
leaming.
12)
Write four reasons that make assessment of oral communication skills difficult
for English teachers.
13)
What is metacognition?
14)
Suggest two e learning resources that make poetry classes interesting.
15)
Suggest two remedial measures for common spelling errors.
11)
Differentiate between formative and summative evaluation.
12) Define a
HOT question. Give an example.
13) Mention
two advantages of learning in a cloud platform.
14) Explain
the concept of CCE.
15) Define e
learning. List any two merits.
11. Mention
two metacognitive strategies used in English classrooms.
12. Mention
two benefits of language learning through virtual classrooms.
13. Explain
the concept of Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation.
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14. Suggest
two test items to assess listening ability at high school level.
15. Write a
short note on e-pathshala.
PART
– D
Answer
any four questions not exceeding one page and a half.
16.
What is connectivism? Briefly explain.
17.
Design one language game as instructional material for online teaching of
English
at secondary level.
18.
Explain the advantages of online learning in learning English.
19.
Discuss why skill-based tests are preferred in language education.
20.
Explain the merits of ICT integration in language education.
21.
Briefly explain reflection as a strategy for professional development of a
teacher.
16.
Explain co-operative and collaborative learning.
17.
Briefly explain the processes of aggregation and remixing in Connectivism.
18.
What are the skills of an online teacher?
19.
Explain the criteria of good test in English.
20.
Discuss two ways for Total Quality Management in language teaching.
21.
Explain the areas evaluated under CCE at secondary school level.
16.
Explain the theory of connectivism.
17.
What is blended learning? Illustrate with an example.
18.
What are the factors that determine effectiveness of online teaching?
19.
Discuss the advantages of CCE.
20.
Discuss the nature and advantages of diagnostic test.
21.
Explain the purpose of student e portfolio.
16)
How can video conferencing be used effectively by a second language leamer af
English?
17)
What should a teacher do in developing e-content in English in India focus on?
18)
Distinguish between collaborative learning and co-operative learning.
19)
Write short notes on common core standards-European Framework 20) Briefly
explain how language assessment can be made possible through the integration of
ICT.
21)
Write short notes on Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
16)
Briefly explain the theory of connectivism.
17)
Write a short note on common core standards.
18)
Discuss Total Quality Management in language teacher education programme.
19)
What is Blended Learning Programme?
20) Write a
short note on e-portfolio as an assessment tool.
21) Give five
advantages of video conferencing method in foreign language development.
16) Write a
brief note on connectivism as a learning theory.
17) List five
metacognitive strategies that you can use among your students.
18) Explain
the major features of a Collaborative learning environment.
19) What is
an e-portfolio ? Explain its relevance in ELT.
20) List five
activities to test reading skills in English among your students.
21) What is
rubric? Prepare a rubric for self assessment for a language teacher.
16. Explain
the relevance of MOOCs in the current educational scenario.
17. How will
you organise remedial teaching in your language classroom?
18. Provide a
brief explanation of the concept of Short Learning Objects.
19. Define
the criteria for a good test in English.
20. Explain
the role of an English language teacher as a techno-pedagogue.
21.
Connectivism is a learning theory of the digital age. Do you agree? Why?
PART - E
(Essay Question)
Answer
any one question in 3 pages.
22.
What is an achievement test? Explain the steps involved in the construction of
an
achievement test in English.
23.
Explain rubric as an ICT integrated assessment practice in English language
teaching.
22.
What is an achievement test? Explain the process of construction of an
achievement
test.
23.
Prepare a lesson plan following blended learning strategy based on a topic from
English
Course book at secondary level (SCERT)
22.
Explain two modem instructional strategies. Critically examine the advantages
and
limitations of the strategies in English Education at secondary level.
23.
Discuss self-assessment as an effective practice for improved teacher
performance.
22Critically
examine the effectiveness of internet based instructional tools and strategies
employed in the 21st century for teaching English,
23) Choose a
poem from the secondary level Course Book and suggest how it can be taught
using ICT resources. Specify teacher’s role and pupil role.
22) What is
an achievement test? Explain the process of construction of an achievement test
in English.
23) Discuss
the advantages and limitations of e-learning.
22)
Illustrate the process of Diagnostic Test Construction in English.
23) Elaborate
on the application of Total Quality Management by an English teacher.
22. Explain
the use of ICT resources in English language teaching based on a poem
from the
Secondary Level Course book.
23. Elaborate
on various measures that can be taken by a language teacher to
improve
his/her performance.
