Guide Questions with Accurate
Answers
Acculturation correct answer The adoption of cultural traits, such as language, by
one group under the influence of another.
achievement gap correct answer disparity on a number of educational measures
between the performance of groups of students, especially groups defined by
gender, race, ethnicity, ability, and socioeconomic status
Acquisition-Learning Hypothesis correct answer Acquisition is rough-tuned and
unconscious, and used to communicate messages. It is not consciously attended
to. Learning, however, is very fine-tuned and refers to a learner‟s knowledge of
rules and their ability to talk abut them. The Natural Approach values the former.
Action and Expression (UDL) correct answer offering learners diverse ways to
express their understanding and skill development; executive function; the
"How?"
ADA correct answer Americans with Disabilities Act; Civil rights law that prohibits
discrimination by schools, employees, and anyone who offers goods/services to
the public
Advanced Fluency correct answer stage of second language acquisition in which
the learner has reached a level of near-native proficiency
The learner refines accuracy and continues to develop an academic vocabulary.
, Affective Filter Hypothesis correct answer describes external factors that can act
as a filter that impedes acquistion, such as motivation level, self-confidence level,
and anxiety
Alternative Teaching correct answer one teacher takes responsibility for the large
group while the other works with a smaller group.
Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS) correct answer The language
ability needed for casual conversation. This usually applies to the interpersonal
conversation skills of CLD students (i.e, playground language). It's everyday,
straightforrward communication skills that are helped by contextual supports
such as gestures.
Behavior Intervention Plan correct answer Plan used to reinforce or teach
positive behavior skills.
classroom teacher correct answer Reports how student performs on a day to day
basis, assist in scheduling IEP meetings, participates in annual review
Co-teaching correct answer A special educator teaching side-by-side with a
general educator in a classroom with both teachers providing instruction to all
students.
Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) correct answer a student's
ability to comprehend academic vocabulary in English
Compacting correct answer Eliminating some material that students already
know