Fundamentals of Diverse Learners (questions and answers)complete

Title III addresses English learners (ELs), including what other status of students? - Migrant children and youth What is one function of the Home Language Survey for English language (EL) students? - Determines the potential need for a language assistance program An EL student was placed in a special education program. It was determined later that this student was incorrectly placed in the program. What may be the reason for this? - The student was identified as having a learning disorder before being assessed as a second language learner. What is true about the nature of decisions regarding Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals? - Decisions can change to reflect the student's progress relative to English learner (EL) program goals. Who must give input in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) placement process? - Parents A special education team has determined that a student with a learning disability learns best in a regular classroom for most of the day and in a special education classroom for two hours a day.Which component of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is being addressed? - Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) A student is learning to speak English. She knows the meaning of about 1,000 words and can speak some words.What is this stage of second language acquisition? - Early Production A student's native language is English and the student is in the Preproduction stage of learning to speak Spanish. What is an activity this student can complete? - Practice pronouncing words A student is learning to speak English as a second language. This student can speak simple sentences but still relies heavily on context clues. What is this stage of second language acquisition? - Speech EmergenceWhat is a characteristic of English learners? - They progress through developmental stages of second language acquisition. English learners learn best in collaborative and cooperative classes where they can practice using American Standard English. What is a characteristic of students who are learning a second language? - Students who practice the second language in academic settings learn academic language faster.