FLAN 613. Introduction. “Reflections . . .” article
1 1. There is solid evidence that one language teaching method is most effective, and
technology is an essential part of it.
A True
*B False
2 2. According to LeLoup and Ponterio, language learning tasks need to have all of the
characteristics below, except . . . .
A be meaningful.
*B be redundant.
C be interactive.
D have an understandable purpose.
3 3. Criticism of using technology for learning . . . .
*A is at least 2500 years old.
B has no basis in research.
C is mainly political.
D comes mostly from poorer schools.
4 4. Reflection on language study . . . .
A makes it harder to learn.
B requires a writing system.
*C goes back thousands of years.
D usually contains subversive ideas.
5 5. Advocacy of multisensory language learning can be traced to . . . .
A industrialization.
B the cinema.
C behaviorial psychology.
*D the 1600s.
6 6. Audio recording became widely available . . .
A in World War I.
B in World War II
*C in the 1960s and 1970s.
D with the iPod.
7 7. The basic ideas of Skinner's behaviorism are . . . .
A analyzing thought processes and recording responses.
*B observing phenomena and manipulating conditions.
C group discussion and supportive motivation.
D gestalt psychology and latent trait analysis.
8 8. In a challenge to behaviorism, N. Chomsky developed the notion of . . . .
*A genetically inherited mental language models.
B a Universal Language Translator.
C an inherent motivation to learn.
D lowering anxiety in language learning.
9 9. Larry Selinker's "interlanguage" posits the theory of . . . .
A group development of language capabilities.
B mutual understanding through various modes of communication.
*C ordered steps of integrating various language patterns.
D rational analysis of grammatical differences between languages.
10 10. The model of L2 learning proposed by Steven Krashen includes all of the following,
except . . . .
*A learners need to memorize grammar rules.
B acquisition of patterns occurs in a definite order.
C language acquisition requires comprehensible input.
D speaking production cannot be forced.
11 11. In the theory of language learning proposed by Lev Vygotsky, language has meaning . .
. .
*A only in communication between two or more parties.
B when learners pay attention to the deep structure.
C rules are clearly defined and contexts are shared by speakers.
D as an abstract idea with patterns that can be acquired.
12 12. In "Metaphors That Guide and Shape CALL Research," Carla Meskell proposes all of the
following ways to implement CALL, except . . . .
A "conduit and berry bush," i.e., progressive steps vs. learner's choice.
B "master vs. pedagogue," i.e., reward-punishment instructor vs. available
intelligent resource.
*C "interlocutor vs. examiner," i.e., fellow speaker vs. adaptive tester.
D "community and meeting place," i.e., connecting users for interaction and
collaboration.
13 13. In the conclusion of New Perspectives on CALL . . ., Chappelle and Hegelheimer say
that language teachers need to do all of the following, except . . . .
A fully understand how language is learned.
B create and select CALL activities.
C advocate for technology in their schools.
*D conduct and publish applied research.
14 14. In CALL Environments: . . ., Egbert and Hanson-Smith propose as necessary to
language learning all of the following opportunities, except the opportunity . . . .
A to interact and negotiate meaning.
B to interact with an authentic audience.
*C to learn national standards of proficiency.
D to have an ideal stress/anxiety level.
E to be supported to learn autonomously.
15 15. In CALL Dimensions . . ., Levy and Stockwell show that the main concerns of those who
use CALL and report on it in articles and books are . . .
A testing and refining theories of CALL.
B developing and using new hardware / software.
*C planning CALL activities and assessing them.
D defining the benefits of CALL and advocating for its use.
16 16. The best way to determine whether technology can be effective for your students is to .
. .
A read research reports, attend workshops, make technology available.
*B select a program carefully, try it in a class, and evaluate the results.
C ask students what they are using, talk to colleagues, use a consultant.
D choose textbooks that use technology, ask for demos, seek professional
development.