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ESL Professional Development & Ethics Flashcards

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  1. Which U.S. federal law guarantees English Language Learners access to equal educational opportunities?

    Answer: Title III of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the Civil Rights Act (Lau v. Nichols)

    The Supreme Court's Lau v. Nichols (1974) and Title III of ESSA require schools to provide meaningful access to ELLs, including language support programs.

  2. What does 'culturally responsive teaching' mean in an ESL context?

    Answer: Incorporating students' cultural backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives as resources in the learning process

    Culturally responsive teaching validates students' identities and leverages their cultural knowledge to make learning more relevant and equitable.

  3. What is the ethical responsibility of an ESL teacher regarding student confidentiality?

    Answer: Protecting student language assessment data and immigration-related information in compliance with FERPA and professional ethics

    ESL teachers must safeguard sensitive data—including language proficiency scores and family immigration status—in accordance with FERPA and professional ethics standards.

  4. What professional organization provides certification and standards for ESL teachers in the United States?

    Answer: Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL International Association)

    TESOL International Association sets professional standards, offers resources, and supports ESL and EFL educators globally.

  5. What does 'professional learning community' (PLC) mean for ESL teachers?

    Answer: A collaborative group of educators who regularly share practices, analyze student data, and work toward continuous improvement together

    PLCs bring teachers together to collaborate on instruction, reflect on practice, and use data to improve student outcomes in a sustained, ongoing way.

  6. Which practice reflects an ESL teacher's commitment to advocacy for English Language Learners?

    Answer: Speaking up for equitable resources, appropriate placement, and access to rigorous instruction for ELL students

    Advocacy means ensuring ELLs receive fair access to resources, qualified instruction, and opportunities equal to those of their English-proficient peers.

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