Multilingual Learners in Classrooms

Which of the following best describes the role of multimodal learning for multilingual learners?

• It makes lessons more fun.

• It limits distractions in class.

• It supports language development by integrating oral, visual, written, and kinesthetic modes.

• It replaces the need for direct instruction.

What framework emphasizes offering students multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression?

• Growth Mindset

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Scaffolding Theory

• Cognitive Load Theory

Which strategy supports multilingual learners by drawing on their existing language knowledge?

• Only using English during instruction

• Asking students to avoid translation

• Encouraging use of their home language for scaffolding

• Grading only English fluency

What is one benefit of allowing students to use their home language during learning tasks?

Which of the following classroom tools supports multilingual learners in writing and speaking?

• Rubrics only in English

• Sentence frames and word banks

• Open-ended discussion with no support

• Only summative assessments

What is an example of a culturally responsive teaching practice?

• Teaching only Western literature

• Encouraging students to forget their first language

• Incorporating students’ cultural backgrounds into lessons

• Asking students to speak like native English speakers

How can teachers support multilingual learners during vocabulary instruction?

Which of the following is a principle from the BC Ministry of Education (2017) regarding ELL instruction?

• Only ELL teachers are responsible for ELLs

• All teachers should adapt instruction for ELLs

• ELL students should learn grammar before content

• Multilingual students should only speak English at school

Why are group and partner work effective for multilingual learners?

• It helps them socialize only

• It reduces the need for independent work

• It allows them to learn language through peer interaction

• It’s easier to manage behavior

What is a next step schools can take to support ELLs beyond the classroom?