Language Standards Flashcards

In World-class Instructional Design and Assessment, what is the communicative approach to language standards?

Answer: Teaching language through meaningful communication and real-life situations

The communicative approach emphasizes learning language through meaningful interaction, using authentic materials and real-life situations to develop practical communication skills rather than just studying grammar rules.

What does "language proficiency" mean in World-class Instructional Design and Assessment?

Answer: The ability to use language effectively for communication in various contexts

Language proficiency encompasses the ability to understand and produce language effectively across different contexts, including reading, writing, speaking, and listening in academic, professional, and social settings.

In World-class Instructional Design and Assessment, what are the four macro skills of language?

Answer: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing

The four macro skills of language are listening (receptive oral), speaking (productive oral), reading (receptive written), and writing (productive written), which together constitute comprehensive language ability.

What is "scaffolding" in World-class Instructional Design and Assessment language instruction?

Answer: Providing temporary support structures that are gradually removed as learners gain proficiency

Scaffolding provides temporary instructional support (models, prompts, sentence frames, visual aids) that helps learners accomplish tasks they cannot yet do independently, gradually removed as proficiency increases.

In World-class Instructional Design and Assessment, what is the difference between fluency and accuracy in language learning?

Answer: Fluency is smooth, natural communication; accuracy is correct use of grammar and vocabulary

Fluency refers to the ability to communicate smoothly, naturally, and without excessive hesitation. Accuracy refers to the correct use of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Both are important for language proficiency.

What role does "comprehensible input" play in World-class Instructional Design and Assessment language acquisition?

Answer: Providing language just above the learner's current level to promote natural acquisition

Comprehensible input (Krashen's i+1 theory) suggests that language acquisition occurs when learners receive input that is slightly above their current proficiency level, providing challenge while remaining understandable.