WGU-(D169)- Essential Practices for Supporting
Diverse Learners EXAM COMPREHENSIVE questions
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Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - (ANSWER)In 2015, this law became the
primary governing for school funding, operations, and accountability.
Title III Section of ESSA - (ANSWER)Requires states to use standardize practice to
identify students in need of English language instruction support, including
assessment in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Federal Governing Agency - (ANSWER)A governing body regarding public school
education that makes the laws and regulations and has an impact on state
policies.
State Education Agency (SEA) - (ANSWER)A governing body that must follow or
be in compliance with the federal laws and regulations, enact the laws, and
monitor implementation.
Local Education Agency (LEA) - (ANSWER)A governing body that must follow their
states laws and regulations. Places such as public schools and public charter
districts.
Home Language Survey - (ANSWER)Is a questionnaire given to parents or
guardians that helps schools and Local Education Agencies identify which students
are potential English learners and who will require assessment of the English
language proficiency to determine whether they are eligible for language
assistance services.
,Bilingual Education Act of 1967 (BEA) - (ANSWER)An act that was designed to
address dismal performance and high dropout rates caused by English only
policies following a decade of anti-foreign sentiment throughout the US.
Under this Act, grants were authorized to distribute funds directly to school
district so that they could invest in greater resources, training, and development
to teach language minority students English.
English as a Second Language (ESL) or English Language Development (ELD) -
(ANSWER)Program of techniques, methodology, and special curriculum designed
to teach ELs students explicitly about the English language, including the
academic vocabulary needed to access content instructions, and to develop their
English language proficiency in all four language domains (speaking, listening,
reading, and writing).
Language(s) used for instruction: English with little use of the Els primary
language(s).
Structured English Immersion (SEI) - (ANSWER)Program designed to impart
English language skills so that the Els can transition and succeed in an English-only
classroom once proficient.
Language(s) used for instruction: English with little use of the Els primary
language(s).
,Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) or Early-Exit Bilingual Education -
(ANSWER)Program that maintains and develops skills in the primary language
while introducing, maintaining, and developing skills in English. The primary
purpose of a TBE program is to facilitate the ELs transition to an all-English
instructional program, while students receive academic subject instruction in the
primary language to the extent necessary.
Language(s) used for instruction: Students primary language and English.
Dual Language or Two-Way Immersion - (ANSWER)Bilingual program where the
goal is for the students to develop language proficiency in two languages by
receiving instruction on English and another another language in a classroom that
is usually comprised of half primary-English speakers and half primary speakers of
the other language.
Language(s) used for instruction: English and another language.
Individualized Education Plan or Program (IEP) - (ANSWER)A written document,
developed at a meeting of the (What is the term?) team, that describes
specialized instruction and related services to address the student's needs that
result from the student's disability. Indicates exactly how the child will receive
individualized services and supports provided at school.
World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) - (ANSWER)Is a
partnership of 40 states that developed standards and assessments for English
learners.
, WIDA Standards Framework - (ANSWER)Describes conceptualization of language
learning in addition to the nature of academic language and its relation to
language development.
WIDA Can Do Philosophy - (ANSWER)Is based on the belief that all students bring
to their learning cultural, experiential, and linguistic practices, skills, and ways of
knowing from their homes and communities.
Guiding Principles of Language Development - (ANSWER)Represents WIDA's core
beliefs about language development they are derived from a synthesis of
literature and research related to language development and effective
instructional practices for language learners.
Features of Academic Language in Sociocultural Contexts - (ANSWER)Highlights
academic language features across three dimensions: discourse, sentence, and
word/phrase and six levels of language proficiency taking into consideration the
various components of the learning environment (Grade level content, purposes
for language use, role relationships with others, and other factors).
Performance Definitions - (ANSWER)Describes the criteria of receptive language
(listening and reading) and productive Language (speaking and writing) at six
levels of language proficiency.
Can Do Descriptors - (ANSWER)Illustrates what learners can do at each level of
language proficiency across the five language development standards.
Diverse Learners EXAM COMPREHENSIVE questions
answered, 2025 verified graded A+ already passed!
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) - (ANSWER)In 2015, this law became the
primary governing for school funding, operations, and accountability.
Title III Section of ESSA - (ANSWER)Requires states to use standardize practice to
identify students in need of English language instruction support, including
assessment in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Federal Governing Agency - (ANSWER)A governing body regarding public school
education that makes the laws and regulations and has an impact on state
policies.
State Education Agency (SEA) - (ANSWER)A governing body that must follow or
be in compliance with the federal laws and regulations, enact the laws, and
monitor implementation.
Local Education Agency (LEA) - (ANSWER)A governing body that must follow their
states laws and regulations. Places such as public schools and public charter
districts.
Home Language Survey - (ANSWER)Is a questionnaire given to parents or
guardians that helps schools and Local Education Agencies identify which students
are potential English learners and who will require assessment of the English
language proficiency to determine whether they are eligible for language
assistance services.
,Bilingual Education Act of 1967 (BEA) - (ANSWER)An act that was designed to
address dismal performance and high dropout rates caused by English only
policies following a decade of anti-foreign sentiment throughout the US.
Under this Act, grants were authorized to distribute funds directly to school
district so that they could invest in greater resources, training, and development
to teach language minority students English.
English as a Second Language (ESL) or English Language Development (ELD) -
(ANSWER)Program of techniques, methodology, and special curriculum designed
to teach ELs students explicitly about the English language, including the
academic vocabulary needed to access content instructions, and to develop their
English language proficiency in all four language domains (speaking, listening,
reading, and writing).
Language(s) used for instruction: English with little use of the Els primary
language(s).
Structured English Immersion (SEI) - (ANSWER)Program designed to impart
English language skills so that the Els can transition and succeed in an English-only
classroom once proficient.
Language(s) used for instruction: English with little use of the Els primary
language(s).
,Transitional Bilingual Education (TBE) or Early-Exit Bilingual Education -
(ANSWER)Program that maintains and develops skills in the primary language
while introducing, maintaining, and developing skills in English. The primary
purpose of a TBE program is to facilitate the ELs transition to an all-English
instructional program, while students receive academic subject instruction in the
primary language to the extent necessary.
Language(s) used for instruction: Students primary language and English.
Dual Language or Two-Way Immersion - (ANSWER)Bilingual program where the
goal is for the students to develop language proficiency in two languages by
receiving instruction on English and another another language in a classroom that
is usually comprised of half primary-English speakers and half primary speakers of
the other language.
Language(s) used for instruction: English and another language.
Individualized Education Plan or Program (IEP) - (ANSWER)A written document,
developed at a meeting of the (What is the term?) team, that describes
specialized instruction and related services to address the student's needs that
result from the student's disability. Indicates exactly how the child will receive
individualized services and supports provided at school.
World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment (WIDA) - (ANSWER)Is a
partnership of 40 states that developed standards and assessments for English
learners.
, WIDA Standards Framework - (ANSWER)Describes conceptualization of language
learning in addition to the nature of academic language and its relation to
language development.
WIDA Can Do Philosophy - (ANSWER)Is based on the belief that all students bring
to their learning cultural, experiential, and linguistic practices, skills, and ways of
knowing from their homes and communities.
Guiding Principles of Language Development - (ANSWER)Represents WIDA's core
beliefs about language development they are derived from a synthesis of
literature and research related to language development and effective
instructional practices for language learners.
Features of Academic Language in Sociocultural Contexts - (ANSWER)Highlights
academic language features across three dimensions: discourse, sentence, and
word/phrase and six levels of language proficiency taking into consideration the
various components of the learning environment (Grade level content, purposes
for language use, role relationships with others, and other factors).
Performance Definitions - (ANSWER)Describes the criteria of receptive language
(listening and reading) and productive Language (speaking and writing) at six
levels of language proficiency.
Can Do Descriptors - (ANSWER)Illustrates what learners can do at each level of
language proficiency across the five language development standards.
