EAS Study Guide-English Language Learners (ELL) Exam With Verified
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Effective Instructional Programs For EL Acquisition - ANSWER -1 way and 2 way
developmental bilingual education programs. Results in fewer dropouts and heightened
student engagement. ELLs are able to interact with peers in English. Eventually
performing higher than monolingual students after 4-7 years. The more instruction in L1
the higher they will obtain L2
-Short term bilingual programs (1-3 years) do not work. It takes at least 4 years of
bilingual instruction to achieve grade level.
Effects of Bilingual programs on Achievement - ANSWER -Native English speakers
learned a new language and maintained English
-Number of tears ELL received L1 instruction has more of an impact of achievement
than socioeconomic status
-Higher level of English achievement when received grade level instruction in L1 and
English
6 Stages of Second Language Acquisition -ANSWER-Prec production: Also known as
"the silent period," this is when the student hears the new language but does not speak
it. This stage will last at least six weeks and sometimes even longer, depending on the
student
Early production: The student begins speaking using short words and sentences, but a
real emphasis is still on listening and absorbing the new language. There will be many
mistakes.
Emergent Speech: Now, the frequency increases, and words and sentences become
longer, but they still rely a lot on context clues and familiar topics. There is continued
vocabulary expansion, with a decrease in errors, especially in common or repeated
interactions.
-Beginning Fluency: Can handle in a minimal way situations requiring basic use of
language in social situations. New contexts and academic language are challenging; the
speaker/writer will struggle to express self due to missing vocabulary and phrases.
The fluency is good in situations like social language. They are also able to approximate
fluency in new situations or academic areas, although there are gaps in vocabulary
, knowledge, including several expressions which may be unknown. Seldom does an
individual commit grammatical or pronunciation errors, and higher order thinking skills
are able to be applied when using the second language.
Advanced Fluency: able to speak fluently in all situations and handle new situations and
new academic exposure. Still have an accent, and idiomatic expressions may be used
wrongly, but at ease in the L2.
Current vs Tradition ESL instruction - ANSWER -Was ELLs would learned English at the
expense of L1
-Now, aid in developing skills in both concurrently
-Also facilitates various linguistic and cultural backgrounds
Benefits of L1 in Instruction - ANSWER -Do not fall behind in curriculum subjects
because of language barriers
-Sense of belonging in new school
-Can perform at grade level until they have learned enough English
Benefits of Dual-Lingual for Mono-lingual students - ANSWER -Learn another language
from interacting with ELL
-ELLs have validation and respect for their L1
-Peer tutors help mono-lingual learn another language and give ELL more practice
-All students become bilingual
Alternate Ways of 2 Way Bilingual Instruction - ANSWER 1) 4-6 years of bilingual
instruction is optimal
2) 50% in L1 and 50% in English for K-8
3) 90% L1 and 10% English for K-1, 80/20 in 2-3, 50/50 for 4+.
Civil Rights Law for ELLs - ANSWER -Equal access to education
-Responsibility of the public schools
Solutions 100% Correct Latest Update
Effective Instructional Programs For EL Acquisition - ANSWER -1 way and 2 way
developmental bilingual education programs. Results in fewer dropouts and heightened
student engagement. ELLs are able to interact with peers in English. Eventually
performing higher than monolingual students after 4-7 years. The more instruction in L1
the higher they will obtain L2
-Short term bilingual programs (1-3 years) do not work. It takes at least 4 years of
bilingual instruction to achieve grade level.
Effects of Bilingual programs on Achievement - ANSWER -Native English speakers
learned a new language and maintained English
-Number of tears ELL received L1 instruction has more of an impact of achievement
than socioeconomic status
-Higher level of English achievement when received grade level instruction in L1 and
English
6 Stages of Second Language Acquisition -ANSWER-Prec production: Also known as
"the silent period," this is when the student hears the new language but does not speak
it. This stage will last at least six weeks and sometimes even longer, depending on the
student
Early production: The student begins speaking using short words and sentences, but a
real emphasis is still on listening and absorbing the new language. There will be many
mistakes.
Emergent Speech: Now, the frequency increases, and words and sentences become
longer, but they still rely a lot on context clues and familiar topics. There is continued
vocabulary expansion, with a decrease in errors, especially in common or repeated
interactions.
-Beginning Fluency: Can handle in a minimal way situations requiring basic use of
language in social situations. New contexts and academic language are challenging; the
speaker/writer will struggle to express self due to missing vocabulary and phrases.
The fluency is good in situations like social language. They are also able to approximate
fluency in new situations or academic areas, although there are gaps in vocabulary
, knowledge, including several expressions which may be unknown. Seldom does an
individual commit grammatical or pronunciation errors, and higher order thinking skills
are able to be applied when using the second language.
Advanced Fluency: able to speak fluently in all situations and handle new situations and
new academic exposure. Still have an accent, and idiomatic expressions may be used
wrongly, but at ease in the L2.
Current vs Tradition ESL instruction - ANSWER -Was ELLs would learned English at the
expense of L1
-Now, aid in developing skills in both concurrently
-Also facilitates various linguistic and cultural backgrounds
Benefits of L1 in Instruction - ANSWER -Do not fall behind in curriculum subjects
because of language barriers
-Sense of belonging in new school
-Can perform at grade level until they have learned enough English
Benefits of Dual-Lingual for Mono-lingual students - ANSWER -Learn another language
from interacting with ELL
-ELLs have validation and respect for their L1
-Peer tutors help mono-lingual learn another language and give ELL more practice
-All students become bilingual
Alternate Ways of 2 Way Bilingual Instruction - ANSWER 1) 4-6 years of bilingual
instruction is optimal
2) 50% in L1 and 50% in English for K-8
3) 90% L1 and 10% English for K-1, 80/20 in 2-3, 50/50 for 4+.
Civil Rights Law for ELLs - ANSWER -Equal access to education
-Responsibility of the public schools
