CLAD Bilingual Education and Program Models 2

Question 1

The concept of 'additive bilingualism' refers to a situation where:

Accepted Answer

Learning a second language adds to the first without diminishing it

Answer

Additive bilingualism occurs when a second language is acquired while the first language is maintained and valued, resulting in full bilingualism.

Question 2

Which federal legislation has most directly shaped bilingual education policy in U.S. public schools by requiring states to identify and serve English learners?

Accepted Answer

Elementary and Secondary Education Act / Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

Answer

ESEA (reauthorized as ESSA) and its Title III provisions require states to identify ELs, provide language instruction programs, and report on their progress.

Question 3

The Lau v. Nichols (1974) Supreme Court decision established that:

Accepted Answer

Providing the same English instruction to all students does not guarantee equal educational opportunity for ELs

Answer

Lau v. Nichols ruled that identical instruction does not mean equal opportunity; schools must take affirmative steps to address language barriers for ELs.

Question 4

Early-exit transitional bilingual programs differ from late-exit programs primarily in:

Accepted Answer

How long native language support is maintained before full transition to English

Answer

Early-exit programs transition students to English-only instruction by second or third grade, while late-exit programs maintain native language support through fifth or sixth grade.

Question 5

Content-based ESL instruction differs from traditional pull-out ESL primarily because:

Accepted Answer

It uses grade-level academic content as the vehicle for teaching English language skills

Answer

Content-based ESL integrates language development with academic content, making instruction meaningful and aligned with grade-level standards.

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CLAD Bilingual Education and Program Models 2