TBLT ch3

1.  Compare Nunan’s with Wright’s views on goals as part of the specification of task

2.  How can you classify goals?

3.  What are the most useful goal statements?

4.  What does “input” refer to?

5.  Mention seven sources of input that can be introduced in the classroom. Example: research reports.

6.  Define “authenticity” (in the context of input).

7.  Describe three differentiating features between specially written dialogues and authentic speech.

8.  Explain the advantages of using especially written material.

9.  Explain the advantages of using authentic material.

10.  Complete and explain the continuum:                   Genuine--------------------------------------------------------Minimal/incidental

11.  Define procedures.

12.  What is procedural authenticity?

13.  How can you classify procedures in terms of their focus?

14.  Is there any other way of analyzing procedures, apart from skill getting and skill using?

15.  What does “role” refer to?

16.  What is the role of the learner in the communicative approach?

17.  Mention 4 possible learner roles.

18.  Mention 4 characteristics of “good learners”.

19.  Mention 3 things teachers should do in order to help students be good learners.

20.  “Teacher roles and learner roles are two sides of a coin”. Explain.

21.  What does “setting” refer to?