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What do the 3 Ps stand for in PPP?
Presentation, Practice, Production
What is the "holy trinity" when analysing language?
meaning, form and pronunciation
A type of learning where students are presented with grammar rules first, then put them into practice.
deductive learning
A type of learning where learners try to figure out the rules for themselves by analysing examples.
inductive learning
In Scott Thornbury's basic principles of grammar teaching, what is the "e" factor?
efficiency: economy, ease, efficacy
In Scott Thornbury's basic principles of grammar teaching, what is the "a" factor?
appropriacy of methodology and materials: age, level, group size etc.
You arrive in a country and observe people rubbing noses as a greeting so you do the same. What type of learning is this?
inductive
Before going on holiday to an unfamiliar country you read in a guidebook that a common greeting in that place is to rub noses so you do the same. What type of learning is this?
deductive
Why is inductive/rule discovery learning thought to be more effective than deductive/rule driven learning?
inductive learning requires a deeper level of cognition
Name 2 common cons/criticisms of the PPP method
presentation phase is too long, not enough time for production/personalisation, grammar mcnuggets, emphasis on accuracy over fluency
Name 2 common pros/strengths of the PPP method
gives teacher control and direction, simple template good for new teachers, found in coursebooks, logical for students, seems to mirror other skills
What different methods could you use to test students knowledge in phase 1 of a TTT lesson?
meaning test, form test, set a communicative task
"There's a cat next to the chair." What pronunciation elements would you highlight in this sentence?
connected speech: linking and weak forms: /nekstə/ - one /t/ disappears, words link
What is the main function of a generative situation?
to create a context for the target language and to lead students to need to use it.
How does a dictogloss differ from a dictation?
students don't need to copy every word. Dictogloss delivery is more natural.
Why write gapped sentences when you can write ....... .........?
gapped questions
