ESL Professional Development & Ethics Flashcards
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What is 'reflective practice' in ESL teacher professional development?
Answer: Systematically examining one's own teaching decisions, beliefs, and outcomes to improve practice
Reflective practice is an ongoing cycle of observing, questioning, and adjusting one's teaching in response to student needs and professional growth goals.
Which term describes an ESL teacher's ongoing formal study or coursework to maintain and update their certification?
Answer: Continuing professional development (CPD) / professional development hours
Most U.S. states require ESL teachers to complete continuing professional development hours to renew their teaching license.
What does 'additive bilingualism' promote in ESL education?
Answer: Developing English proficiency while maintaining and valuing the student's home language
Additive bilingualism views L1 and L2 as complementary, supporting development of both languages rather than replacing one with the other.
Which ethical issue arises when an ESL teacher uses a student as an interpreter for parent-teacher conferences?
Answer: It places an inappropriate burden on the child and compromises confidentiality and accuracy
Using children as interpreters is ethically problematic because it burdens the child, compromises confidentiality, and risks inaccurate interpretation of sensitive information.
What is the purpose of the World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) standards?
Answer: To define English language proficiency levels and guide instruction and assessment of ELLs across content areas
WIDA standards describe ELL language development across proficiency levels and content areas, guiding curriculum, instruction, and assessment decisions.
What does 'differentiated instruction' require an ESL teacher to do?
Answer: Adjust content, process, product, and learning environment to meet the diverse language needs of all students
Differentiated instruction requires teachers to vary their approach based on individual learner readiness, language level, interests, and learning profile.
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