[ELN121] Lesson 9: Language Programs Elementary

Students who speak English as a new language receive...?

• Less time in the classroom

• Targeted services by an English language specialist

• Instruction in their native language only

• More classwork

Students in a dual language program

• Are expected to become equally fluent in two languages

• Only speak their home language

• Are expected to eventually become more fluent in English

• Are removed from the classroom during English lessons

What is the aim of transitional bilingual classes?

• Move students into mainstream (English) classrooms

• Teach students more about the origins of their native language

• Move students into a classroom based on their reading scores

• Receive instruction in Spanish

A Student may be taken out of class on a specific day to receive target learning instructions in English

• True

• False

What is the ultimate goal of bilingual instruction?

• students should be instructed primarily in English

• Students should be capable of learning more languages

• students should be able to learn trust

• all of the above

The aim of the dual language program is to create bilingual students

• True

• False

What is the job of an ENL/ESL specialist?

• To help students learn, preserve, or develop their home language

• Translate English tests to the students native language

• provide support to student(s) while classroom teacher provides instruction

• All of the above