WorksheetsComparing DLE: Elementary vs MS
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Items in classroom labeled in both languages.
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Teacher consistent in language of Instruction (LOI).
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Learners provided authentic, meaningful opportunities to read and write (no worksheets).
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Student-generated alphabet posted in both languages.
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Student-generated alphabet posted in language opposite from instruction.
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Evidence of hand-on meaningful learning, use of visuals, objects.
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Bulletin board correspond to language of Instruction (LOI) in content area.
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Clear and visible list of assigned Bilingual Pairs.
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Evidence of Interactive Bilingual Word Wall (BWW) to Facilitate Specialized Vocabulary Enrichment (Bridging).
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Evidence of Content-Based Student Generated Alphabet (CB-SGA) to Facilitate Specialized Vocabulary Enrichment (Bridging).
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Desk or tables arranged to promote interactive/group lessons.
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Evidence of Project-Based Learning/Bilingual Research Center (BRC).
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Instructional grouping in bilingual pairs/bilingual groups: minimal use of whole group instruction.
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DLE Lesson Cycle; Lessons go beyond comprehension level on Blooms' Taxonomy.
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Evidence of group and individual accountability used for assessment.
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Bilingual Learning Centers.
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Evidence of Conceptual Refinement.
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Learners use language of choice.
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No translation/clarification in L1 while instructing main concepts.
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Content learned is authentic, meaningful, motivating and relevant.
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