What term describes a grid-like tool with predetermined categories used to record teaching and learning behaviours?

• A. Classroom Observation Scheme
• B. Cognate
• C. Collaborative Dialogue
• D. CLT

Answer: (A)

A grid-like tool with predetermined categories used to record teaching and learning behaviours is called a Classroom Observation Scheme. This kind instrument provides a structured framework where specific behaviors or events are listed in categories, and observers document whether and how often those behaviors occur. The fixed categories ensure consistency across lessons and observers, making it easier to compare data and analyze how teaching practices relate to learning goals.

Cognate is not related to classroom observation; it refers to words that share a common origin. Collaborative Dialogue describes a teaching approach that emphasizes dialogic interaction among students, not a recording framework. CLT stands for Communicative Language Teaching, which is a teaching method focused on meaningful communication rather than an observation grid.