10/4/21, 2:57 PM Module 1: Pre-Task - Self-Assessment (1 hour): English as a Medium of Instruction Fall 2021 Section 3

Module 1: Pre-Task - Self-Assessment (1 hour)

Due
Oct 4 at 11:59pm
Points
0
Questions
25
Time Limit
None

Instructions
In this self-assessment, you will have a chance to test your background knowledge in EMI. The questions in this assessment are closely
tied to the course objectives. This will be a great opportunity for you to reflect on your background knowledge in:
explaining the key concepts in teaching and assessing disciplinary content using EMI;
identifying student needs as they learn disciplinary content using EMI;
using effective approaches and techniques when using EMI;
designing effective EMI courses in your discipline. 
This quiz is for self-assessment and ungraded. 

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Which of the following is NOT one of the key characteristics of EMI?

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Teachers should endeavor to increase the amount of lecture time.

 
Teachers of EMI courses should try to increase the amount of time students are actively involved.

 
EMI can provided a well-qualified, bilingual workforce.

 
EMI can be adapted to internationalize a campus.

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Implementing EMI can help students be competitive in the job market.

 
True

 
False

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Which of the following is NOT one of the challenges of implementing EMI?

 
Implementing EMI can be financially burdensome for institutions.

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Finding instructors who can implement EMI in the classroom can be challenging.

 
Having a small EMI class can be more challenging than having a large EMI class.

 
EMI courses require extra work and time for the instructor.

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In terms of language support in EMI courses, we should teach students to read every single word
instead of focusing on finding main ideas.

 
True

 
False

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Which of the following can be one of the strategies to help students connect with English in EMI
courses?

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Using materials that were developed 20 years ago.

 
Inviting experts or outside professionals to classes for workshops.

 
Using online materials that are offered at a very high cost.

 
Having students study the words they don’t know without any extra support.

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When implementing EMI, it is important to build a classroom environment where students feel
supported and encouraged to gain confidence.

 
True

 
False

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In EMI courses, teachers can create a supportive environment by ________ participation.

 
rewarding

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punishing

 
discouraging

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One of the strategies to build students’ confidence is to make sure students know that they should
speak perfect English.

 
True

 
False

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When implementing EMI, it is important to not let students who have stronger language skills ______
discussions.

 
facilitate

 
support

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dominate

Incorrect
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Course learning objectives should be ______ and ______ so that you can see your students’
progress in the content areas you are assessing.

 
knowledgeable & comprehensible

 
observable & measurable

 
analyzable & understandable

 
modifiable & descriptive

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Conducting a needs analysis of what students already know and will need to know is an important
step in the EMI course development process.

 
True

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False

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When you revise your EMI course, you can …

 
ask for student feedback on what strategies helped them learn content in English.

 
modify the course content so that it will support stronger students better.

 
revise the syllabus so that it will be more teacher-centered.

 
avoid sharing any experiences with your EMI course and keep all the tips to yourself.

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Which of the following can help students to learn the content better in an EMI courses?

 
Study guides

 
Outlines

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In-class tutorials

 
All of the above

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For your EMI courses, you can freely use any educational resources found online without checking
their copyright statements.

 
True

 
False

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Question 15 0
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When conducting a brief needs assessment regarding students’ reading proficiency, you can…

 
choose a text that is similar to readings you have for your class and have students write a summary.

 
give students a brief, ungraded quiz.

 
have students read a text for homework and discuss it in small groups in class.

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all of the above

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Which of the following is NOT one of the best practices for helping students understand lectures in
English?

 
Use visuals to emphasize your main points.

 
Give students a handout with key points listed

 
Make your lectures fairly long.

 
Help students set up study groups.

Question 17 0
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It is helpful to use phrases such as “First of all” or “Let’s sum up” to guide your students through your
class sessions so that they can learn the course material.

 
True

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False

Partial
Question 18 0
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Match the phrases with the correct clarifying concept.

"These findings prove that ..."   Giving examples

"It seems to me that ..."   Expressing opinions

If you do X, then Y will occur."   Showing cause and effect

To illustrate this point, consider ..."   Indicating more certainty or

Question 19 0
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Which of the following is NOT one of the best practices for building student-friendly lecture slides?

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Have an overview slide as your first or second slide.

 
Put as many points as possible on one slide.

 
Use high-quality images for illustration.

 
Avoid unfamiliar abbreviations and jargon.

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Correcting students’ English every time they make a mistake can help students feel more confident in
your EMI course.

 
True

 
False

Incorrect
Question 21 0
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When answering student questions during your lecture or group discussions in class, which of the
following is NOT one of the best practices?

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Ask the student to stay after class or come to your office hours to discuss the question further.

 
Pretend that you know the answer even when you don’t.

 
Help the student answer their own question.

 
Ask the question to the class to keep all students interested.

Question 22 0
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Match each type of assessment with the correct description.

Formative assessment  
Use this type of assessment w

Summative assessment   This type of assessment is us

Question 23 0
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Which of the following is considered unrelated to the principles of assessment for learning?

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Helping students become active in their own learning.

 
Giving effective feedback to students.

 
Giving students opportunities to reflect on their own learning.

 
None of the above

Question 24 0
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You can observe a colleague who is teaching an EMI course to learn more about the strategies you
can use in your own EMI course.

 
True

 
False

Question 25 0
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Scanning refers to being able to look quickly over a text and find specific information.

 
True

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False

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