IFFA7411 LU1 quiz

Pedagogical scaffolding is...

• A feature of constructivism where learners learn from materials.

• A feature of content-based instruction where learners acquire knowledge through themed content.

• A feature of constructivism where learners integrate new knowledge through repetition.

• A feature of cooperative learning where learners choose their own materials.

Answer explanation

Refer to page 4 of Wessels (2014) to learn more about pedagogical scaffolding.

Cooperative learning is an important element of...

• Pedagogical scaffolding

• Cooperative learning strategy

• Jigsaw activities

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Cooperative learning occurs within several teaching and learning strategies and types of activities. It is not a stand-alone strategy.

ZPD is an acronym for...

• Zone of Proximal Development

• Zone of Pedagogical Development

• Zero Pediatricians Derived

• Zone of Palliative Development

Answer explanation

Learn more about the ZPD on pages 3 and 4 of Wessels (2014).

A benefit of sheltered-content instruction is...

• Learners construct their own knowledge.

• Learners gain confidence.

• Learners gain proficiency at a faster rate than other CBI approaches.

• The educator can do less prep.

Answer explanation

According to Wessels (2014: 312), additional-language learners involved in sheltered-content instruction gain self-confidence as they are all on equal footing and the content they engage with are simplified.

"Materials that teachers select for CBI may come from a wide variety of sources such as fliers, pamphlets, advertisements, articles, textbooks, discussions, cereal boxes, and book reviews. These will all qualify as (a)   texts because they are not produced for the specific purpose of language teaching." (Wessels, 2014: 314)

According to Wessels (2014: 314), CBI texts can be simplified for sheltered-content instruction by:

• "Changing passive voice constructions to active voice sentences."

• All of the above

• "Omitting vocabulary items that are beyond the level of the learners’ proficiency."

• "Replacing long complex sentences with shorter simpler sentences."

"In this CBI model learners participate in two linked courses – a content course and a language course."

This CBI model is called (a)   -language instruction

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