WGU C847 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
phonological
ANSWER
difficulty of organizing speech sounds into patterns
Question 2.
Act to Promote the Education of the Blind
ANSWER
authorized funding for the production of Braille materials by the American Printing House for
the Blind
Question 3.
children and Adults no age limit
ANSWER
PL 93-112
Question 4.
culture
ANSWER
the attitudes, values, belief systems, norms, and traditions shared by a particular group of
people that collectively form their heritage
Question 5.
Maintenance Programs
ANSWER
i. They place a strong emphasis on students' native language.
ii. Goal is to maintain proficiency in first language while getting instruction in English.
iii. This is a long-term approach that places less emphasis on exiting the program.
, Question 6.
Multiculturalism
ANSWER
More than one culture
Question 7.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
ANSWER
i. These programs are not categorized as "bilingual education."
ii. Students receive instruction in English outside the regular classroom.
iii. Goal is to develop English proficiency as quickly as possible.
iv. Emphasis on teaching in English.
v. Native language is not used during instruction.
Question 8.
mid 1980s to present
ANSWER
families are collaborators with school personnel
Question 9.
PL 100-407
ANSWER
TECH Act
Question 10.
Immersion Program
ANSWER
i. Language and culture are not incorporated.
ii. A "sink or swim" philosophy.
CORRECT ANSWERS
Question 1.
phonological
ANSWER
difficulty of organizing speech sounds into patterns
Question 2.
Act to Promote the Education of the Blind
ANSWER
authorized funding for the production of Braille materials by the American Printing House for
the Blind
Question 3.
children and Adults no age limit
ANSWER
PL 93-112
Question 4.
culture
ANSWER
the attitudes, values, belief systems, norms, and traditions shared by a particular group of
people that collectively form their heritage
Question 5.
Maintenance Programs
ANSWER
i. They place a strong emphasis on students' native language.
ii. Goal is to maintain proficiency in first language while getting instruction in English.
iii. This is a long-term approach that places less emphasis on exiting the program.
, Question 6.
Multiculturalism
ANSWER
More than one culture
Question 7.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Program
ANSWER
i. These programs are not categorized as "bilingual education."
ii. Students receive instruction in English outside the regular classroom.
iii. Goal is to develop English proficiency as quickly as possible.
iv. Emphasis on teaching in English.
v. Native language is not used during instruction.
Question 8.
mid 1980s to present
ANSWER
families are collaborators with school personnel
Question 9.
PL 100-407
ANSWER
TECH Act
Question 10.
Immersion Program
ANSWER
i. Language and culture are not incorporated.
ii. A "sink or swim" philosophy.
