When answering the tasks here please refer to any experience you have had in the classroom, or experiences you have noted while observing another teacher, as either a student or onlooker.

Task 1 –How can a teacher use his/her physical presence and voice in the classroom?

Task 2 – Is there a best seating arrangement for a class? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various seating plans?

Task 3 – List the different student groupings that a teacher can use and give advantages and disadvantages for each:

Task 4 – How can the teacher make sure all students are equally involved in the lesson and give individual attention?

Task 5 – When is teacher talking time important?

Task 6 – How can the teacher reduce unnecessary teacher talking time?