Language Development Quiz

At what age do children rapidly acquire spoken language?

• 0-3 years

• 0-8 years

• 3-6 years

• 6-10 years

Which of the following is a key benefit of multilingualism?

• Slower language development

• Enhanced cognitive and socio-emotional growth

• Difficulty in learning multiple languages

• Confusion in communication

What is considered the primary medium of instruction for children aged 3-8?

• Second Language (L2)

• English

• Home Language (L1)

• Foreign Language

Why is teaching in the child’s mother tongue important?

• It complicates the learning process

• It supports cognitive and emotional development

• It creates a language barrier

• It delays academic progress

What is a key aspect of the four-block approach for numeracy instruction?

• Emphasizing memorization over understanding

• Integrating real-life situations to solve math problems

• Teaching only through textbooks

• Avoiding use of visuals and manipulatives

Which of the following enhances children's cultural identity through language education?

• Only teaching foreign languages

• Using home languages and cultural narratives

• Avoiding cultural topics

• Focusing only on academic content

What should teachers be proficient in to support a positive classroom environment?

• Multiple foreign languages

• The child's home language (L1)

• Advanced mathematics

• Computer programming

How can educators create a rich learning environment for language development?

• By teaching only one language

• Using interactive methods like songs, games, and storytelling

• Following a strict lecture-based approach

• Avoiding engagement with students

What is one method to promote positive classroom behavior?

• Frequent punishment for bad behavior

• Reinforcing what children do right

• Ignoring bad behavior

• Using strict language rules

How should classroom norms be introduced to children?

• Through strict enforcement without explanation

• Discussing and agreeing on norms with the students

• By avoiding the establishment of rules

• Only through textbooks