NYSTCE EAS Exam Study Guide
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Universal Design - CORRECT ANSWER Framework that designs learning
experiences to meet the needs of all learners. Like handicapped ramps, use of technology, etc.
Plan access to learning in advance. (built in to the lesson) Engages learner, activates thinking,
and scaffolds deep understanding.
Culturally Relevant Classroom Environment - CORRECT ANSWER Classroom
environments that provide excellent teaching for students of diverse backgrounds so as to:
achieve academic success, develop/maintain cultural competence, and develop a
criticalconsciousness.
Patterns of first and second language acquisition - CORRECT ANSWER Language
learners typically acquire a new language in similar stages of development. Howwe learn our
first language differs from learning additional languages but there aresimilarities in
developing skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
cognitive learning styles - CORRECT ANSWER the general way people prefer to have
information presented in order to problem solve, process, learn, and remember new
information. Modalities are the sensory channels or pathways through which individuals give,
receive, and store information. Perception, memory, and sensation comprise the concept of
modality.
cultural background - CORRECT ANSWER A person's race, ethnicity, or country of
origin. influences how one thinks, learns, andbehaves. This has a specific impact on
children's attitudes and expectations around school.
Exceptionalities - CORRECT ANSWER As with all children, there are exceptional
cases where certain ELLs may not develop
language abilities in the same way as most children. Some ELLs may have specific language
learning delays or disabilities. It is important to be able to distinguish language disabilities
, from normal second language development.
Prior experiences with the second language - CORRECT ANSWER It is important to
evaluate ELLs previous experience learning English to better understand
how long each student has been learning English, and the types of supports received.
SIFE (interrupted, limited, or no formal education) - CORRECT ANSWER Many
ELLs have not received consistent formal education due to immigration etc. These students
are sometime referred to as 'students with interrupted formal education' (SIFE).Unique
considerations and accommodations must be given to these students as they are at risk for
academic difficulties and are performing below grade level expectations.
classroom environment - CORRECT ANSWER Where ELLs feel represented and
valued, bringing their cultures into the classroom in a meaningful way. By creating a
"culturally relevant" learning environment all students benefit from understanding how
theirlearning relates to different cultures.
Literacy in the primary language - CORRECT ANSWER Children who have
developed literacy and have more experience with reading and writingin their first language
are more likely to develop second language literacy skills faster andwith greater ease.
Bilingualism - CORRECT ANSWER Ability to speak two languages. Bilingual
Children, for example, may be born knowing a second language and some may acquire a
second language after their first language.
Sequential bilingualism - CORRECT ANSWER children develop one language
initially, then acquire a second language later
simultaneous bilingualism - CORRECT ANSWER bilingualism in which both
languages are acquired from infancy
Transitional Bilingualism Education - CORRECT ANSWER When teaching content,
educators must provide materials and instruction in the native language as they acquire
English (assimilation).
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
Universal Design - CORRECT ANSWER Framework that designs learning
experiences to meet the needs of all learners. Like handicapped ramps, use of technology, etc.
Plan access to learning in advance. (built in to the lesson) Engages learner, activates thinking,
and scaffolds deep understanding.
Culturally Relevant Classroom Environment - CORRECT ANSWER Classroom
environments that provide excellent teaching for students of diverse backgrounds so as to:
achieve academic success, develop/maintain cultural competence, and develop a
criticalconsciousness.
Patterns of first and second language acquisition - CORRECT ANSWER Language
learners typically acquire a new language in similar stages of development. Howwe learn our
first language differs from learning additional languages but there aresimilarities in
developing skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
cognitive learning styles - CORRECT ANSWER the general way people prefer to have
information presented in order to problem solve, process, learn, and remember new
information. Modalities are the sensory channels or pathways through which individuals give,
receive, and store information. Perception, memory, and sensation comprise the concept of
modality.
cultural background - CORRECT ANSWER A person's race, ethnicity, or country of
origin. influences how one thinks, learns, andbehaves. This has a specific impact on
children's attitudes and expectations around school.
Exceptionalities - CORRECT ANSWER As with all children, there are exceptional
cases where certain ELLs may not develop
language abilities in the same way as most children. Some ELLs may have specific language
learning delays or disabilities. It is important to be able to distinguish language disabilities
, from normal second language development.
Prior experiences with the second language - CORRECT ANSWER It is important to
evaluate ELLs previous experience learning English to better understand
how long each student has been learning English, and the types of supports received.
SIFE (interrupted, limited, or no formal education) - CORRECT ANSWER Many
ELLs have not received consistent formal education due to immigration etc. These students
are sometime referred to as 'students with interrupted formal education' (SIFE).Unique
considerations and accommodations must be given to these students as they are at risk for
academic difficulties and are performing below grade level expectations.
classroom environment - CORRECT ANSWER Where ELLs feel represented and
valued, bringing their cultures into the classroom in a meaningful way. By creating a
"culturally relevant" learning environment all students benefit from understanding how
theirlearning relates to different cultures.
Literacy in the primary language - CORRECT ANSWER Children who have
developed literacy and have more experience with reading and writingin their first language
are more likely to develop second language literacy skills faster andwith greater ease.
Bilingualism - CORRECT ANSWER Ability to speak two languages. Bilingual
Children, for example, may be born knowing a second language and some may acquire a
second language after their first language.
Sequential bilingualism - CORRECT ANSWER children develop one language
initially, then acquire a second language later
simultaneous bilingualism - CORRECT ANSWER bilingualism in which both
languages are acquired from infancy
Transitional Bilingualism Education - CORRECT ANSWER When teaching content,
educators must provide materials and instruction in the native language as they acquire
English (assimilation).
