"CHALLENGE" SCALE

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1. I set "open" tasks, which have no pre-determined solution.

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2. Students' work is assessed only by me, not by the students themselves.

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3. I allow students to choose between alternative tasks or between different ways of doing the same task.

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4. Keys to exercises and "correct" answers are supplied only by me.

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5. I ask students to provide materials for class and home activities.

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6. I follow my textbook as closely as possible.

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7. I prompt students to express opinions and feelings.

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8. My lessons follow a fixed pattern.

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9. I encourage students to "discover" language rules.

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10. "Classroom rules" are established and enforced only by me.

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"SUPPORT" SCALE

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1. I make students aware of the objectives, content and procedures of a teaching unit.

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2. I interrupt a student while s/he is talking to correct mistakes.

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3. I make sure that task instructions have been clearly understood.

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4. I use verbal communication rather than other aids (e.g. blackboard, pictures, video, etc.).

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5. I discuss with students how work is proceeding at regular intervals.

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6. I tend to openly criticize the students who make serious mistakes.

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7. I ask students to discuss both what they have achieved and how they have achieved it.

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8. I work with the whole class rather than let students work in pairs or groups.

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9. I establish evaluation criteria together with students.

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10. I avoid asking the weaker students questions.

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