FUNDAMENTALS OF DIVERSE LEARNERS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS &DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS AND RATIONALE

FUNDAMENTALS OF DIVERSE LEARNERS COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE WITH QUESTIONS &DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS AND RATIONALE A teacher has referred an EL student to the MTSS team due to difficulties with reading. The team meets to discuss the student and begin reviewing data. After reviewing her educational history, as well as her current academic progress, the team discovered that the student has only been receiving English instruction for two years, and determined that MTSS was not appropriate at this time. What was the reason for this decision? - ANSWER the student is still learning academic content in English Which resource is provided by Section 504? - ANSWER Accommodations or modifications due to a disability What is one type of English language instruction program or model for ELs? - ANSWER Pullout instruction In order to embed cultural responsiveness across classrooms, schools, and districts, school leaders and teachers must work together to revamp and critically assess their - ANSWER curriculum What is the difference between a bias and an implicit bias? - ANSWER A bias is a conscious preference for a person or group of people, and an implicit bias is an unconscious stereotyping or preference for a person or group of people Atma is an EL student in your general education classroom who is having difficulty with reading, math, and social interaction. She has been in pullout English language instruction classes in your school for two years and has not made significant progress in that time. Your team has tried interventions and support provided in both English and Atma native language of Farsi, and the team is now considering whether to recommend that Fatima be evaluated to see whether she has an educational disability. If Atma is found to have an educational disability, which law(s) would apply? - ANSWER Both IDEA and Title III As an EL, which accommodation should Atma receive, whether she is found to have an educational disability or not? - ANSWER Modified testing requirements due to her EL status Which right would be guaranteed to atma under federal law if she is found to have a disability? - ANSWER Free and appropriate public education (FAPE) True or False Both IDEA and Title III would require the school to work proactively to communicate with atma's family and involve them in her educational planning. - ANSWER True True or False If atma is found to have an educational disability, federal law will prohibit placing her in self-contained, or segregated, classes. - ANSWER False When students show their learning by participating in a discussion, writing a paragraph, or recording themselves acting out a concept, teachers are differentiating the _____________. - ANSWER product Two co-teachers were planning a science-based lesson. The lesson itself had a dense instructional period introducing new terms and concepts, which was then followed by a lab. The terminology was critical to understand in order to be successful with the lab portion of the class. The class had five English learners (ELs) who would need more targeted support to understand the terminology and break down the meaning. What type of co-teaching model would best be used in this scenario? - ANSWER alternative teaching Which type of program model has the goal of English language proficiency, and begins with instruction in the native language? - ANSWER transitional bilingualism Which of the following could be characterized as "BICS" language? - ANSWER " I need to go to the emergency room" what is one strategy a teacher could use to help students master CALP in his classroom or content area? - ANSWER provide real-world objects to build background knowledge about vocabulary daniella is an adult with a physical disability. she recentally accepted a job position at a local grocery store, however she has been unable to attend training due to a lack of wheelchair ramps at the training facility. Daniella is going to speak to her manager about her disability rights. Which law is the most appropriate for this scenario? - ANSWER ADA Dr. Diaz is planning a social studies unit with his students at the beginning of the school year. He knows that he has four EL students and two students with IEPs for reading disabilities. He is unsure what vocabulary and concepts the students are familiar with. What instructional strategy should he use as part of his first lesson? - ANSWER build students' background knowledge on the topic ms. smith is unit planning and ensuring that her lessons build clearly on each other and are well aligned to the summative assessment. what does this represent? - ANSWER systematic instruction A new student with a disability enrolls at Groves Elementary School. She receives vision services and curb-to-curb transportation. Additionally, she needs specialized instruction in reading. The team needs to convene to review the student's needs. Which law applies to this scenario? - ANSWER IDEA At an IEP team meeting, the team determines that Layla is needing more intensive behavior support due to several incidents in the general education classroom. The team agrees that Layla would benefit from receiving two, 30 minute, social skill behavior group classes in the resource setting per week. What does this represent? - ANSWER LRE Mr. Allen is beginning a history unit on World War II and is considering how to support the diverse learners in his classroom. He has decided to use multiple resources for his students, including articles, a video, and portions of the textbook. Which concept of differentiation is Mr. Allen applies? - ANSWER content