ELL ELL Cultural Awareness and Diversity 2

Question 1

What does 'linguistic diversity' in US schools mean for ELL program planning?

Accepted Answer

ELLs come from many different language backgrounds, requiring flexible, responsive program models and multilingual resources

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All ELLs speak the same language and can be served by one program

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Linguistic diversity is not a factor in ELL program design

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Only Spanish-speaking ELLs need specialized programs

Question 2

What is 'translanguaging' and how can it benefit ELL learners?

Accepted Answer

A pedagogical approach that values and leverages ELLs' full linguistic repertoire across languages to support learning

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A punishment for using home language in class

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A translation service for school documents

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A testing format where ELLs switch languages

Question 3

Which concept describes a student's ability to maintain and develop proficiency in both their home language and English?

Accepted Answer

Additive bilingualism

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Subtractive bilingualism

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Sequential bilingualism

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Passive bilingualism

Question 4

What is 'subtractive bilingualism' and why is it a concern for ELL students?

Accepted Answer

A process where acquiring English causes ELLs to lose proficiency in their home language, potentially harming identity and cognition

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A positive form of dual language learning

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A method for teaching subtraction to ELLs

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A program that reduces the number of ELL students

Question 5

How does understanding 'nonverbal communication differences' across cultures help ELL teachers?

Accepted Answer

It helps teachers avoid misinterpreting cultural behaviors (e.g., avoiding eye contact as disrespect) and create more culturally responsive classrooms

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It is irrelevant to academic instruction

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It allows teachers to punish culturally inappropriate behavior

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It only applies to interactions with parents, not students

Question 6

What is the role of 'family and community engagement' in supporting ELL student success?

Accepted Answer

Strong school-family partnerships improve ELL student motivation, attendance, and achievement by connecting home and school learning

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ELL families should not be involved in academic decisions

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Family engagement is only important for non-ELL students

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ELL families should be required to adopt US school norms immediately