10 Marks Question
- What do you mean by diverse learners? Explain the need to pay individualized attention on diverse learners. (5+5) (2016)
- What is the need and importance of grammar in learning English? Explain the relationship between grammar and its usage. (5+5) (2016)
- The acquisition of a mother tongue takes place naturally when compared to the learning of a foreign or second language in the classroom situation. Critically discuss. (10) (2017)
- Highlight different approaches to English Language teaching, write five activities using the Functional approach for teaching English at the Elementary level. (10) (2017)
- How will you improve the presentation skills of an elementary child? Explain with examples. (5+5) (2018)
- What is the status of the English Language in the Indian constitution and elementary school curriculum? As per NCF-2005, multilingualism a hindrance or resource? Explain. (5+5) (2018)
- What are the major essentials of oral communication of an elementary child? Explain with examples in teaching and expression. (8+2=10) (2022)
- What strategies would you use to develop written communication at elementary level? What challenges a language teacher faces in the classroom; complain with examples. (8+2=10)
- Critically examine the status of English language in Indian Constitution and Elementary school curricula in the light of issues and concerns as per NCF-2005. (10) (2022)
5 Marks Question
- What is the status of the English language in the elementary school curriculum? (5) (2016)
- Write down five possible barriers that hamper the process of learning the English language. Suggest how they can be overcome. ( 2.5+2.5) (2017)
- Discuss the nature and qualities of diverse learners. (2+3) (2018)
- How would you manage ‘diverse learners’ in a language classroom? Explain with examples the challenges for a language teacher. (3+2=5) (2022)
- Write a short note on
- Approaches to English Language Teaching
- Multilingualism a hindrance or resource
Review Questions
- What do you mean by the production of language? Discuss its significance with reference to English language learning at the upper primary level.
- ” In the right form, right place, right measure and the right way the role of grammar is indispensable in learning English.” Explain with suitable examples
- Explain the relationship between grammar and its usage.
- What do you mean by diverse learners? Explain the need to pay individual attention to diverse learners.
- What is the role of the teacher in facilitating the needs of diverse learners? As an English language teacher, what strategies would you follow to address their needs?
- What is a learning disability? How will you teach writing to students who have difficulty writing English?
- Explain the need and importance of presentation skills for an elementary child.
- How will you as an English language teacher develop the presentation skill among your learners?
- Discuss briefly the status of the English language in the Indian Constitution.
- Explain the ” Three Language Formula”.
- NCF 2005 focuses on imparting school education in the mother tongue of a child. Will it be a resource or hindrance in learning English?