CELTA - Concept checking question basics

CCQ basics & practice

1. CCQs

2. CCQs - What are CCQ? - Why do we need to use them? - When and how to be used ? - Practice - Tips for CCQs.

3. *What are CCQs ? C oncept C hecking Q uestions ; *When to be used ? - They are used after teaching vocabulary and grammar (structure) in particular.

4. Why do we need to use them ? 1 . To check students ’ understanding of what have been taught. 2. To increase students’ participation .(STT) 3. To increase comprehension of vocabulary, grammar, instructions, and content. 4. To allow teachers and students assessing comprehension quickly. 5. To encourage both; teacher & students keeping using L2 and avoid L1. 6. To keep students focused.

5. How should CCQs be done? OR How can Ts be good CCQrs ? By asking simple questions; yes/no, either/or & simple “ wh ” questions. By avoiding using of target language . By using pictures, t hrough dictionary definition (vocabulary) or (Grammar Reference) synonyms and antonyms. By preparing CCQs in advance.

6. How to prepare CCQs ? 1: Keep the language in them simple. 2: Don’t use the target language in the CCQ. 3: Only check the target language 4: Make sure you cover all the elements of meaning. 5: Have a limited number (3 normally enough) 6: Should have a clear answer. Make sure you plan your CCQs (and answers) and write them down so you can see them

7. Example-1 Target language : circus Definition: a travelling company of acrobats, clowns and other entertainers which gives performance, typically in a large tent, in a series of different places. Context : picture CCQS: 1- Can you see many people there? ( Yes. ) 2 . Who works there? ( A clown. ) 3 . Does it happen in a big tent? ( Yes )

8. Target language: “Naughty” ( adj ) ( elementary-level) Definition : A naughty child behaves badly and doesn’t do what you ask them to do. Context : Yesterday, my son was really bad. He made a big mess in his room and when I asked him to clean up, he said ‘No’. He was really naughty .   CCQs 1. What does “naughty” mean? ( It means ... ) 2. Was the son naughty? ( Yes ) 3. What happened yesterday? (My son made ...) Example-2 Why BAD CCQS?

9. Target language: “Naughty” ( adj ) ( elementary-level) Definition : A naughty child behaves badly and doesn’t do what you ask them to do. Context : Yesterday, my son was really bad. He made a big mess in his room and when I asked him to clean up, he said ‘No’. He was really naughty .   CCQs 1. Is this a good or bad thing? (bad) 2. Did the child listen to his dad and mom? (No) Example-2