Name and briefly define the three periods of children's literature that we have discussed. (15)
15th-17th century: Prior to children's literature. 18th-19th century: beginnings of children's literature. 20th century to present: children's literature's boom
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Which theory by which author can explain why games are such a great tool for FL learning? (think motivation, relaxation...) Explain why.
The Affective Filter Hypothesis, Stephen Krashen. Games lower our students' affective filters by motivating them and making them feel more relaxed.
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How does Escamilla define "units"?
A way to organise T/L around a content element, bringing together the whole process & making it meaningful.
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According to Moon, why should we collaborate with our students in the design and creation of materials?
It's a win-win! It's easier for us; we don't have to do it all. Our pupils benefit by being more motivated by being having control over the learning process.
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What method do Brewster, Ellis & Girard reccomend to manage time in our classes? Explain it briefly.
Plan (warm up, review, preview) Do (activate, practice) Review (make students aware of the learning process)
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How does Dornyei suggest we motivate our students? Name any other relevant authors. (25)
Name the main benefits of having a textbook and the main benefits of NOT having a textbook.
Textbook: Lots of pre-preapared materials; ease of use. No textbook: flexibility and adaptability.
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Where does it say: “Students must acquire basic communicative competence (CC) that allows them to express and understand simple messages and participate in everyday situations in at least one foriegn language.”?
Royal Decree 126/2013, Article 7f. (Stage General Objectives)
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Name and briefly define the 4 grouping types, stating some benefits/uses of each.
LOCKSTEP: everyone works with the teacher. INDIVIDUAL: everyone works by themselves. PAIR: groups of 2. GROUP: 3 or more.
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Name 5 characteristics of the Communicative Approach, citing any relevant authors. (14)
Developmental stage, meaningful learning, roughly tuned language, related to students' interests, authentic language for authentic reasons, etc...
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According to Nunan, what are the two main aspects that set the Learner Centred Approach apart from other approaches? (25)
Activities based on information & materials provided/elaborated by students & their opinions about contents/methodology/evaluation are taken into account
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Name some pros and cons of ICT.
Pros: gives us access to all sorts of materials, motivating, support L2L... etc. Cons: expensive, not always availible, allows teacher to take a passive role
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Name and define three types of literature of particular interest in the FLC.
NURSERY RHYMES: traditional songs/rhymes for kids. RIDDLES: questions that play with language. TALES: short, fun stories (traditional/modern)