WGU ELO1
# Term Definition
1 A focus on language and Content-based instruction
academic content.
2 goal of task, purpose, participant's Cooperative Learning Factors
roles
3 Instruction modified to meet the Differentiated instruction
needs of a diverse group of
learners.
4 Content-area instruction with Sheltered English language instruction
strong teacher support for the
target language.
5 L1 not used for instruction; focus Direct Method of language learning
is on everyday communication
and the purpose of instruction is
communication.
6 Emphasis on the students Natural Approach
developing basic communication
skills through meaningful
exposure to the target language.
Must have comprehensible input
to improve skills.
7 Method to encourage students to Partner Sharing
answer questions or make
comments.
8 Using a variety of skills to work Integrated learning activities
with language and content.
Examples: listen to a story then
retell it to a partner. Research a
topic and present a skit or other
project.
9 Used to place students into Proficiency Tests
programs.
10 Assess student understanding or Achievement tests
skill level in a particular skill or
content area.
, WGU ELO1
# Term Definition
11 When items or tasks have a Cultural bias
cultural patters or expectations.
12 It measures what it is intended to. Valid Test
13 Relate a student's score to other norm-referenced test
student's scores on the same test.
14 Studies that examine the effects of Washback or backwash studies
testing on teaching and learning.
15 Children cannot be denied public Plyer v. Doe
education based upon their
immigration status. Focus: role of
public school in checking
immigration status of students.
16 U.S. Supreme Court Case: Equal Lau v. Nichols
opportunity does not equate to
equal access. ELLs were not given
instruction that made sure the
education they were receiving was
comprehensible. Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act was violated.
17 Law that outlawed discrimination Title IV, Civil Rights Act of 1964
based upon race, color, religion,
sex, or national orgin.
18 Research that focuses on the Classroom research on teacher cognition
thinking processes of teachers
(how they make decisions in the
classroom, how instruction is
planned, etc)
19 The teacher collects and analyzes Action research
data on an intervention in their
own classroom. The teacher learns
about their own teaching
practices.
20 Test of one element Discrete point testing
21 Tests many elements integrative testing
# Term Definition
1 A focus on language and Content-based instruction
academic content.
2 goal of task, purpose, participant's Cooperative Learning Factors
roles
3 Instruction modified to meet the Differentiated instruction
needs of a diverse group of
learners.
4 Content-area instruction with Sheltered English language instruction
strong teacher support for the
target language.
5 L1 not used for instruction; focus Direct Method of language learning
is on everyday communication
and the purpose of instruction is
communication.
6 Emphasis on the students Natural Approach
developing basic communication
skills through meaningful
exposure to the target language.
Must have comprehensible input
to improve skills.
7 Method to encourage students to Partner Sharing
answer questions or make
comments.
8 Using a variety of skills to work Integrated learning activities
with language and content.
Examples: listen to a story then
retell it to a partner. Research a
topic and present a skit or other
project.
9 Used to place students into Proficiency Tests
programs.
10 Assess student understanding or Achievement tests
skill level in a particular skill or
content area.
, WGU ELO1
# Term Definition
11 When items or tasks have a Cultural bias
cultural patters or expectations.
12 It measures what it is intended to. Valid Test
13 Relate a student's score to other norm-referenced test
student's scores on the same test.
14 Studies that examine the effects of Washback or backwash studies
testing on teaching and learning.
15 Children cannot be denied public Plyer v. Doe
education based upon their
immigration status. Focus: role of
public school in checking
immigration status of students.
16 U.S. Supreme Court Case: Equal Lau v. Nichols
opportunity does not equate to
equal access. ELLs were not given
instruction that made sure the
education they were receiving was
comprehensible. Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act was violated.
17 Law that outlawed discrimination Title IV, Civil Rights Act of 1964
based upon race, color, religion,
sex, or national orgin.
18 Research that focuses on the Classroom research on teacher cognition
thinking processes of teachers
(how they make decisions in the
classroom, how instruction is
planned, etc)
19 The teacher collects and analyzes Action research
data on an intervention in their
own classroom. The teacher learns
about their own teaching
practices.
20 Test of one element Discrete point testing
21 Tests many elements integrative testing
