Chapter 3 The Diversity of the Student Population

Question 1

What must ELAR teachers become knowledgeable about?

Answer 1

Students’ educational history, experiences, culture, language, attitude, and disabilities

Understanding these factors can affect reading skills and language acquisition

Question 2

What is the importance of knowing students’ backgrounds?

Answer 2

It helps teachers connect with students on a personal level and make cultural connections in the classroom

This relevance can increase student motivation and engagement

Question 3

What does ELL stand for?

Answer 3

English Language Learner

Question 4

What are BICS?

Answer 4

Basic Interpersonal Communicative Skills

Conversational language used for social interactions

Question 5

What does CALP stand for?

Answer 5

Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency

Formal language used in academic settings

Question 6

What is the role of first language development in second language acquisition?

Answer 6

It can aid the second language learner’s academic progress

Question 7

What is the main focus of teaching academic language?

Answer 7

To ensure students learn the language needed for academic success

Question 8

What is the Natural Approach according to Krashen?

Answer 8

A method allowing for effortless acquisition through interaction with English-only models

Question 9

What are some conditions for successful language acquisition according to Krashen?

Answer 9

• Comprehensible input
• Low-affective filter

Question 10

Fill in the blank: _______ are classes designed to assist English Language Learners.

Answer 10

[ELD] (English Language Development)

Question 11

What is the significance of multicultural literature in education?

Answer 11

It develops pride in one’s heritage and builds self-confidence among students

Question 12

What is a dialect?

Answer 12

A variation of Standard English distinct in vocabulary, grammar, or pronunciation

Question 13

True or False: Teachers should lower expectations for students who do not speak Standard English.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What does ELD stand for?

Answer 14

English Language Development

Question 15

What is SDAIE?

Answer 15

Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English

Question 16

What is SIOP?

Answer 16

Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol

Question 17

What is the purpose of think-aloud strategies?

Answer 17

To verbalize thinking while performing a skill or strategy

Question 18

What does schema-building involve?

Answer 18

Helping students see relationships between various concepts

Question 19

What are some strategies for enhancing ELL learning?

Answer 19

• Use visuals
• Employ gestures
• Adjust speech
• Stress high-frequency vocabulary
• Maintain low anxiety

Question 20

What is metacognitive development?

Answer 20

Providing students with skills and vocabulary to talk about their learning

Question 21

What types of learning styles are identified?

Answer 21

• Visual
• Auditory
• Tactile
• Kinesthetic

Question 22

How can teachers accommodate different learning styles?

Answer 22

Construct lessons using more than one modality

Question 23

What is the key to effective teaching according to the document?

Answer 23

Understanding and applying various strategies to cater to diverse learning styles

Question 24

What should teachers model for students?

Answer 24

Standard English in oral communication and writing

Question 25

What is bridging in education?

Answer 25

Building on previous knowledge to establish a link between students and material

Question 26

What is contextualization?

Answer 26

Familiarizing unknown concepts through direct experience

Question 27

What is the goal of providing a safe environment for ELL students?

Answer 27

To help them progress at a faster pace and become more successful

Question 28

Why is oral description alone not effective for teaching?

Answer 28

Students have multiple classes and may not remember what a teacher says orally, especially since auditory learners are the smallest percentage of the population.

Question 29

How can a teacher enhance a lesson for better retention?

Answer 29

By using graphic organizers and key points on the board or overhead for visual reference.

Question 30

What is the Learning Pyramid?

Answer 30

A model that illustrates how much students will retain based on the teaching methodology used.

Question 31

What does Competency 002 focus on?

Answer 31

The acquisition of language for students whose first language is not English and who are limited in their English proficiency.

Question 32

What are key points in understanding Competency 002?

Answer 32

* Understanding learning modalities * Strategies for language acquisition * Importance of modeling Standard English

Question 33

What physical, emotional, and psychological changes occur during the teen years?

Answer 33

Students often grow and mature in spurts, affecting test results and their current academic performance.

Question 34

What is the importance of standardized test scores?

Answer 34

They help teachers plan instruction that addresses students' strengths and weaknesses.

Question 35

What should teachers avoid when grouping students with limited English abilities?

Answer 35

Putting all limited English speaking students together in the same group.

Question 36

What is a recommended strategy for helping limited English students?

Answer 36

Using cooperative groups and offering a variety of strategies tailored to their needs.

Question 37

What should teachers do instead of correcting nonstandard English?

Answer 37

Model Standard English and explain the differences.

Question 38

What strategies can help students internalize Standard English?

Answer 38

* Comparing dialects to Standard English * Providing written feedback on their writing

Question 39

What should teachers understand about learning styles?

Answer 39

They should match strategies and activities with the appropriate learning style.