Quiz on English Language Instruction Programs

What is the main difference between ESL and Content-based ESL?

• ESL focuses on grammar, Content-based ESL uses academic content

• ESL is for advanced learners, Content-based ESL is for beginners

• ESL is only for science subjects, Content-based ESL is for all subjects

• ESL uses native language, Content-based ESL uses only English

Which program involves students being 'pulled out' of regular classrooms?

• Sheltered English Instruction

• Structured English Immersion

• Pull-out ESL

• Content-based ESL

What does the term "biliterate" mean in the context of bilingual education?

• Being able to read and write in two languages

• Being able to speak two languages

• Being able to understand two cultures

• Being able to translate two languages

What is the focus of English language instruction in Transitional Bilingual Education?

• Academic subject instruction

• Only conversational skills

• Only vocabulary building

• Only cultural studies

Which program offers schools the opportunity to implement a gradual release model?

• Dual Language

• Transitional Bilingual

• Developmental Bilingual

• None of the above

What is a strength of the Transitional Bilingual program?

• Promotes positive integration of students

• Offers schools the opportunity to implement a gradual release model

• Establishes two teachers to one class ratios

• Allows students to remain in program for three or more years

Which program is described as having a late exit option?

• Dual Language

• Transitional Bilingual

• Developmental Bilingual

• None of the above

What is the minimum percentage of time that instruction in the Minority Language should be provided in Two-way Immersion programs?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

What is the purpose of using gestures and objects in a Sheltered English Lesson?

• To distract students

• To ensure students learn important vocabulary before the main lesson

• To make the lesson longer

• To avoid teaching

What is the role of resource materials in a Sheltered English Lesson?

• To make the classroom look pretty

• To demonstrate the vocabulary and concepts to be taught

• To replace the teacher

• To be used as toys