AKATSI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION SAMPLE QUESTIONS

CLSSROOM ORGANISATION, MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSMENT

LEVEL 300

 This paper has only one section, made up of twenty (20) multiple choice
items
 Answer all questions by circling the correct option on the question paper

1. The actions and strategies teachers use to solve the problem of order in the classroom
is known as ……….
A. classroom organization
B. classroom management
C. classroom strategies
D. classroom techniques

2. When a teacher sees to the arrangement of desks, storage of materials and suppliers in
the classroom, we say he is practising ……..
A. classroom organization
B. classroom management
C. classroom strategies
D. classroom techniques

3. All these are roles of the teacher in the English Language classroom except
A. providing friendly atmosphere
B. giving oral feedback
C. giving homework every day
D. modelling the language in the classroom

4. The bond between the teachers and their leaners and among the learners is known as
the …………. type of classroom management.
A. cohesion
B. content
C. cooperative
D. covenant
5. In the classroom, a teacher can create a Child Centered Language Learning
Environment through the following except
A. brainstorming
B. role play
 C. giving notes
D. group work

6. One of the following is not a strategy for maintaining discipline in the language
classroom.
A. Demonstrate the ideal behaviour you want to see in the leaners
B. Involve the learners in making rules
C. Make sure punishments and rewards are clear
D. Allowing the leaners to enjoy decide on their rights

7. Which one of the following is not a benefit of Child Centered Language Learning
Environment?
A. It enables learners to acquire language skills
B. It prepares learners for leadership roles in the school
C. It promotes inductive learning
D. It enhances cooperative and collaborative practices

8. A good language teacher will not consider one of these when planning to create a
Child Centered Language Learning Environment.
A. Learners’ interest
B. Learners’ background knowledge
C. Learners’ former teachers
D. Social and cultural values

9. Motivation can be done in the following ways except …….

A. punishment
B. encouragement
C. enticement
D. competition

10. In sequencing activities in the classroom, the teacher must first organise his …….
A. covenant
B. content
C. classroom
D. strategies

11. The act of powering learners to achieve high levels of performance and overcoming
barriers in order to change is known us ……
A. enticement
B. encouragement
C. motivation
D. empowerment

12. Which of the following is a reactive classroom management strategy?

A. Getting materials set
B. Praising learners who are behaving well
 C. Preparing for unexpected behaviour
D. Physical arrangement

13. All the following are categories of leaners in the Ghanaian classroom except
A. Pupils with special needs
B. Fair and dark skin learners
C. Learners with listening skills only
D. Learners from poor and rich backgrounds

14. The following are dimensions of issues and concerns that must be taken into
consideration when organising and managing a classroom except
A. religious issues
B. legal issues
C. ethical issues
D. professionals issues

15. Behaviours expected of learners in the English Language classroom does NOT
include
A. being enthused about lessons
B. asking questions during lessons
C. collecting their teachers’ bags
D. being attentive in class

16. That all persons shall have the right to equal educational opportunities and facilities is
a/an ……….. issue.
A. professional
B. ethical
C. political
D. legal

17. The aims of classroom assessment include all these except …….
A. for grading
B. for placement
C. for admission
D. for selection

18. This type of assessment helps the teacher to determine an individual’s learning needs
and guide them towards their learning objectives.
A. Formative assessment
B. Summative assessment
C. Criterion Assessment
D. Non reference assessment

19. One advantage of summative assessment is

A. It demotivates the learners
 B. Rectification is always late
C. It helps to adopt appropriate teaching strategies
D. It has reliability and validity challenges

20. These negative behaviours do not contribute to a good classroom atmosphere except
A. copying
B. Fighting
C. Cheating
D. Bullying

Section B

1. Highlight five roles of the teacher to create a good language classroom ( 10 marks)

2. Discuss five activities the English Language teacher can use to establish aa Child
Centered Language Learning Environment (CCLLE)

Expected answers

Brainstorming
Group work
Dramatization
Role play
Pair work

3. Analyse five (5) things the teacher can do to avoid legal issues in the school
environment.

Expected answers

Protect students records

Protect yourself and the students from danger
Avoid sexual harassment
Be mindful of punishment metted out to students
Fair treatment of students irrespective of their backgrouds