ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of English Language & Applied Linguistics)

WARNING
1.
2.

PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING

THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
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Course: EFL in the Classroom-II (5661)

Level: Dip TEFL
Total Marks: 100

Semester: Autumn, 2016

Pass Marks: 40

ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 19)
Q.1 Define and explain these terms:
a)
Lockstep and Group work
b)
Open and Closed Pair
c)
Transmission and Interpretation role
d)
Teacher centered and Student Centered Teaching Style
e)
Terra Syllabus

(20)

Q.2 What are the chief characteristics of Krashens Natural Approach to

language learning? And how far this approach is helpful for language teachers and
learners?
(20)
Q.3 What is meant by the term classroom management? And how one type of
classroom management supports and complements another? Justify it with suitable
examples.
(20)
Q.4 a)
b)

What is a difference between a Structural Syllabus and Functional

Syllabus?
(10)
What are the various steps in designing and implementing a syllabus?
(10)

Q.5 Define and exemplify the Presentation, Practice and Production stage of TEFL
Methodology.
(20)

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
The 2nd assignment is based on a research oriented activity. You are required to study the
relevant area/conduct research and prepare a brief report on your findings in the area
given. You will then have to submit one copy of the report to the tutor within the
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scheduled period and at the same time present the report/project in one of the tutorials
(the schedule/plan of the tutorials for the presentation will be intimated by the tutor
concerned or the regional Director).
The assignment carries 100 marks: 40 marks are allocated for the written report and 60
for the oral presentation. To pass this course you have to secure at least 40% marks in
each of above components. If you fail to obtain the required marks, you would be
unfortunately declared fail even if you have passed the written exam and other
assignment of the course.
A few guidelines for the written report and presentation:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

The written report should have an introduction, body and conclusion. It should be
written in clear, concise and correct English.
It should be 5-8 double spaced typed/handwritten pages.
APA 6th edition should be followed for references.
You must go through five books and five research papers for this project.
The presentation is to be assessed and evaluated mainly in
i.
Contents of the assignment/report
ii.
Communication skills
iii. Language Accuracy
iv. Language Fluency
v.
Presentation style

You may use charts or any other relevant material for impressive presentation with
permission of your tutor.
Attempt one of the following activities:
i.

Define authentic material in detail. Discuss different uses of authentic material with
examples. Design a lesson regarding any one skill from four language skills.
Various activities must be incorporated in it. Practice the plan in the classroom and
comment on its effectiveness as findings and recommendations.
Or

ii.

In our educational field, we come across different types of syllabi, which are
prescribed by different educational institutes. Keeping in mind the above, evaluate
and analyse different English text-books, prescribed by any textbook board to see
how the syllabi are designed and implemented in different set-ups.