Topic 19

Question 1

What is the primary requirement for students to gain social command of a foreign language through drama?

Answer 1

Experiencing language within a social context.

Question 2

Which Spanish law serves as the modification to the Organic Law 2/2006 of Education?

Answer 2

The Organic Law 3/2020 (LOMLOE) of 29th of December.

Question 3

Which legal document establishes the organization and minimum teachings for Primary Education in Spain?

Answer 3

Royal Decree 157/2022, 1st March, which establishes the organization and minimum teachings of Primary Education.

Question 4

What is the main general objective for students in the foreign language classroom at the Primary stage?

Answer 4

Acquisition of a basic communicative competence.

Question 5

Drama is defined as a technique of _____ language teaching.

Answer 5

Communicative.

Question 6

In the context of genuine communication, what does ‘untidy’ use of language refer to?

Answer 6

The presence of hesitations, interruptions, and silences during speech.

Question 7

What non-verbal components are considered crucial elements of spoken communication in drama?

Answer 7

Body language, facial expressions, and gestures.

Question 8

According to Wessels (1987), drama facilitates the assimilation of pronunciation features in a _____ manner.

Answer 8

Contextualized.

Question 9

What is the effect of drama on a student’s self-esteem as a learner?

Answer 9

It improves their sense of confidence in their ability to learn English.

Question 10

Which of Wessels’ seven elements involves creating a friendly atmosphere where students respect each other?

Answer 10

Relationships.

Question 11

What is a common physical arrangement for a drama classroom to facilitate movement and interaction?

Answer 11

A horseshoe or full circle arrangement of chairs.

Question 12

What is the purpose of using warm-ups like games or chants at the start of a drama lesson?

Answer 12

To create expectations and interest while preparing students for the main activity.

Question 13

How should a teacher typically behave during the main drama activity to encourage student independence?

Answer 13

By maintaining a background role and only helping when asked.

Question 14

In a drama lesson, why are students given a specific time limit to reach a goal?

Answer 14

To help them concentrate and organize group work faster.

Question 15

How is student responsibility encouraged within group drama activities?

Answer 15

By assigning student leaders.

Question 16

What strategy helps shy students feel more comfortable during drama activities?

Answer 16

Pairing them with the most co-operative and confident students.

Question 17

In Wessels’ lesson planning model, how much time is typically allocated for mental and physical preparation?

Answer 17

Five minutes.

Question 18

What is the primary objective of asking questions about characters during the planning phase of a lesson?

Answer 18

To create empathy and help students link their experiences to the characters.

Question 19

How long should the ‘Questions on characters’ phase last according to the suggested lesson timing?

Answer 19

Ten minutes.

Question 20

What role does ‘feedback’ play at the end of a drama lesson?

Answer 20

Providing encouragement and gentle correction of errors.

Question 21

One advantage of drama games is the ‘hidden’ practice of specific _____.

Answer 21

Language patterns, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

Question 22

How do drama games impact the traditional distance between the teacher and the students?

Answer 22

They help reduce the distance.

Question 23

Drama games are unique because they involve action and exercise the student’s _____.

Answer 23

Imagination.

Question 24

What is the specific goal of introductory drama games used at the beginning of a lesson?

Answer 24

To make students feel comfortable, relaxed, and willing to work together.

Question 25

At what stage of a lesson are drama games used to clarify taught material through direct experience?

Answer 25

Before the production stage.

Question 26

What is the purpose of 'end games' in a drama-based lesson?

Answer 26

To unwind students after a tiring lesson.

Question 27

Which drama technique is particularly motivating for weak students because it does not initially require words?

Answer 27

Mime.

Question 28

In the third cycle of Primary Education, what should students be able to do during improvisation?

Answer 28

Predict what preceded a dialogue or improvise its continuation.

Question 29

How does the technique of 'speculation' assist learners in reading course book dialogues?

Answer 29

It helps them empathize by imagining the characters' thoughts and feelings.

Question 30

What is the function of adding 'stage directions' to a reading activity?

Answer 30

To link paralinguistic features like facial expressions to the text.

Question 31

What does 'parallel role play' require students to do in relation to an original dialogue?

Answer 31

Practice a new dialogue using the same functions and vocabulary as the original.

Question 32

Why are relaxation and posture important for English pronunciation practice?

Answer 32

Loosening up the body promotes good and clear pronunciation.

Question 33

For proper breathing in drama and speech, students should use their _____ instead of their chest.

Answer 33

Stomach.

Question 34

Which pronunciation feature involves the production of specific phonemes?

Answer 34

Segmental features.

Question 35

Which pronunciation features refer to intonation, rhythm, and stress?

Answer 35

Suprasegmental features.

Question 36

How can 'chants' be used to improve pronunciation?

Answer 36

By introducing problematic sounds with the correct stress and rhythm.

Question 37

What is the fundamental difference between a simulation and a role play?

Answer 37

In simulations, students act as themselves; in role plays, they act as a specific character.

Question 38

How did Dangerfield (1991) define role play regarding language production?

Answer 38

As an activity where students have the freedom to produce language they feel is appropriate to the assigned context.

Question 39

What must follow a simulation or role play to help students reflect on their success?

Answer 39

Feedback and reflection.

Question 40

According to Morales and Fernández (2022), what is the main goal of formative feedback?

Answer 40

Guiding students towards self-correction and providing future strategies.

Question 41

Why should teacher feedback be precise rather than exhaustive?

Answer 41

To avoid overwhelming the students with too many comments.

Question 42

What element should be excluded from formative feedback to focus purely on improvement?

Answer 42

Grades.

Question 43

What is a 'drama project' in the context of foreign language learning?

Answer 43

The full-scale staging of a play in the target language.

Question 44

What is considered an adequate length for a drama project play in Primary Education?

Answer 44

Fifteen minutes.

Question 45

How does a drama project build a student's confidence?

Answer 45

By allowing them to see that they can successfully 'do things' with the English language.

Question 46

During a drama project performance, what causes students to develop autonomy?

Answer 46

Adapting spontaneously to evolving circumstances and live reactions from the audience.

Question 47

What is one potential disadvantage of a drama project?

Answer 47

It is time-intensive and requires significant organizational effort from the teacher.

Question 48

Why might some teachers avoid using drama in the classroom?

Answer 48

Fear that it involves too much time, effort, or a loss of classroom control.

Question 49

What literacy-related benefit does drama provide besides linguistic development?

Answer 49

It serves as a medium for decoding texts and analyzing discourse.

Question 50

How does drama help students reach a higher developmental level according to the text?

Answer 50

By pressuring them to use language and personas in new, untried ways during improvisation.

Question 51

When a teacher acts as a 'theatre producer' in a drama lesson, they are fulfilling the role of a _____.

Answer 51

Manager.

Question 52

What teacher role involves providing words or hints when a student is stuck during a performance?

Answer 52

Prompter.

Question 53

What is the ultimate purpose of the various roles a teacher adopts in a drama lesson?

Answer 53

To bring real life and truth into the classroom.