Bilingual Supplemental 164- Competencies 1-3

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The process in which members of different cultural groups within the same society reciprocally adopt and appreciate the attitudes, values and language patterns of each other is known as

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acculturation.

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The bilingual education director for a school district meets with all the bilingual teachers and suggests that instruction should be interactive, student-centered and anchored on the language and culture of the students’ home. Which of the following is the best rationale for the type of instruction described?

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Relating instruction to the students’ cultural backgrounds promotes academic success

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Given that English-language learners (ELLs) often differ in their culture and degree of English-language proficiency, which of the following types of program models would best ensure their academic success? Options: Programs that concentrate on English as a second language (ESL) instruction with an emphasis on the ELLs’ quick assimilation into the school culture, Programs that mainstream ELLs fully into grade-level classrooms in which the curricular standards are modified to their achievement level, Programs that address the ELLs’ needs by using a standards-based program in which content is taught in a comprehensible manner, Programs that are individualized to each ELL’s needs

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Programs that address the ELLs’ needs by using a standards-based program in which content is taught in a comprehensible manner

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In which of the following court cases did the United States Supreme Court rule that limited-English-proficient students should receive equal access to education under the Civil Rights Act? Castañeda v. Pickard, Meyer v. Nebraska, Lau v. Nichols, Plyler v. Doe

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Lau v. Nichols

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Which of the following statements provides the best explanation for the improved academic performance that English-language learners (ELLs) experience in an additive educational program?
The use of English (L2) as conversational language is enforced in order to acquire L2 academic language,
The exclusive use of primary language (L1) for language-arts instruction and L2 for other content instruction helps ELLs develop bilingual skills while avoiding language confusion,
The dual-language environment requires ELLs to develop stronger study skills than their peers require in monolingual L2 classes,
The continued development of ELLs’ L1 validates their L1 knowledge and facilitates the acquisition of their L2.

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The continued development of ELLs’ L1 validates their L1 knowledge and facilitates the acquisition of their L2.

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Which of the following strategies would be most effective in creating an environment that encourages the development of biliteracy and biculturalism? Options: Incorporating materials related to students’ home cultures and texts in students’ primary language throughout the curriculum, Building opportunities for English language and literacy development across all content curriculum, Hosting food and clothing days that feature the home cultures of students in a class and encouraging the students’ parents to participate, Decorating the classroom with student drawings based on stories from students’ home cultures and English

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Incorporating materials related to students’ home cultures and texts in students’ primary language throughout the curriculum

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An administrator wants English-language learners (ELLs) to take standardized achievement tests of basic reading skills that have been directly translated from English into the ELLs’ native languages. Which of the following best explains why that approach is likely to yield inaccurate results?

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Translations change the language of a test but cannot eliminate cultural differences and discrepancies caused by translations.

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A primary benefit of using news and magazine articles focusing on multinational organizations for English-language learners (ELLs) is that they allow ELLs to

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recognize the benefits of being bilingual and bicultural in a global society.

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A third-grade bilingual teacher, Mr. Rivas, reads aloud a procedure for a student science investigation. After reading aloud the procedure, he notices that the students are confused about how to begin their investigation. Mr. Rivas then decides to repeat the procedure step-by-step, modifying the language used in the written instructions so that it is more comprehensible to the students. Which instructional strategy does Mr. Rivas best demonstrate by modifying the lesson?

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Sheltered English instructional strategy

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Which of the following tasks would require the greatest use of basic interpersonal communication skills (BICS)?
Completing an individual science fair project
Asking for directions to a location
Using a computer to construct a bar graph
Listening to a recorded class lecture

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Asking for directions to a location