WGU D169 REAL EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE 120
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024-
2025// ALREADY A+
Describe the 5 challenges ELs may face in a school setting. (p. 42, Essential Reading 1) - ANSWER-a.
Little or no formal schooling
b. High levels of mobility in moving between schools (especially in the case of students from migrant
farmworker families)
c. Lack of access to effective, consistent language instruction, as in the case of students who have
experienced bilingual education during one year and then English immersion in another
d. Limited practice developing and using academic language
e. Personal responsibilities that occupy hours during or outside of school, such as caring for siblings,
working one or more jobs, and translating for families
What are the two most common disability categories in which ELs with disabilities are often classified?
(p. 42, Essential Reading 2) - ANSWER-SLD and Speech/Language Impairment
Define the term "Zone of Proximal Development"? (p. 43, Essential Video 1) - ANSWER-The difference
between what a student can do without help and what a student can do with help.
Describe some of the stress-related culture shocks that newcomers may experience. (p. 45, Essential
Reading 1) - ANSWER-a. Cultural fatigue. ELLs feel that they do not want to participate, observe, or
enjoy particular school events, such as an open house or school fair
b. Language shock. ELLs realize how limited they are in their English language abilities and that learning
the language is not an easy task
c. Role shock. ELLs might experience stress when they begin to see that their position in their school and
social life has drastically changed. For example, they might have been accustomed to assuming
leadership responsibilities, getting good grades, and having multiple friendships in their home country—
conditions they have to work harder at in their new context given their newcomer status and lack of
linguistic skills and cultural knowledge
d. Education shock. ELLs experience this form of shock when they begin to adjust to life in an academic
environment that is so very different from their own
,Describe some strategies a teacher can use to welcome newcomers in the classroom. (p. 47, Essential
Reading 1) - ANSWER-a. Learn how to pronounce students' names correctly
b. Build relationships with students (one on one support)
c. Identify students' strengths and interests
d. Ensure that students have information about activities and clubs
e. Invite students' cultures into the classroom
f. Learn more about the resources available in students' home languages (interpreter services)
g. Ensure your students see themselves reflected in the classroom
What does the term "implicit bias" mean, and what are some types of biases that students may
encounter on a regular basis ? (p. 47, Essential Reading 4) - ANSWER-a. refers to attitudes or
stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious way, making them
difficult to control.
b. Gender and sexual orientation, disability, income, religious affiliation, and language are also areas of
constant attack for some students
Describe some of the steps that can lead to successful co-teaching. (p. 50, Essential Reading 2) -
ANSWER-a. RESPECT EACH OTHER
b. CLEARLY DEFINE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
c. BE FLEXIBLE
d. PLAN TOGETHER
Describe the 6 common co-teaching models. (p. 51, Essential Reading 1) - ANSWER-a. One Teach, One
Observe
b. One Teach, One Assist
c. Parallel Teaching
d. Station Teaching
e. Alternative Teaching
f. Team Teaching
, In co-teaching, what are some ways the general education teacher and the special education teacher
work together when planning lessons? (p. 52, Essential Video 1) - ANSWER-a. meeting together to
plan
b. create agenda
c. respect and communicate
List some of the benefits of co-teaching for students with special education needs. (p. 52, Essential
Reading 2) - ANSWER-a. Students are more likely to engage with co-teaching
b. allows for varied groups
c. allows for shared ideas that lead to enrichment and differentiation
d. It creates fun and effective learning opportunities for students
List some of the disadvantages of co-teaching environments for all students. (p. 52, Essential Reading 2)
- ANSWER-a. Students in the generalized curriculum may fall behind in some situations.
b. Co-teaching can alter student expectations in the classroom
c. Both teachers are forced to carry and support all of the workload.
d. Distractions and classroom noise
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? (p. 58, Essential Video 1) - ANSWER-An approach to
curriculum that minimizes barriers and maximizes learning for all students. Learning opportunities for all
Describe the 3 areas of variability in learning (engagement, representation, action & expression) that
teachers must address in UDL? (p. 58, Essential Reading 1) - ANSWER-a. Engagement (the why of
learning, which aligns with affective networks): interest, effort and persistence, and self regulation
b. Representation (the what of learning, which aligns with recognition networks): perception, language
and symbols, and comprehension
c. Action & Expression (the how of learning, which aligns with strategic networks): physical action,
expression and communication, and executive function
List some suggestions for providing multiple means of engagement. (p. 58, Essential Video 2) -
ANSWER-a. Offer both group and individual work
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS 2024-
2025// ALREADY A+
Describe the 5 challenges ELs may face in a school setting. (p. 42, Essential Reading 1) - ANSWER-a.
Little or no formal schooling
b. High levels of mobility in moving between schools (especially in the case of students from migrant
farmworker families)
c. Lack of access to effective, consistent language instruction, as in the case of students who have
experienced bilingual education during one year and then English immersion in another
d. Limited practice developing and using academic language
e. Personal responsibilities that occupy hours during or outside of school, such as caring for siblings,
working one or more jobs, and translating for families
What are the two most common disability categories in which ELs with disabilities are often classified?
(p. 42, Essential Reading 2) - ANSWER-SLD and Speech/Language Impairment
Define the term "Zone of Proximal Development"? (p. 43, Essential Video 1) - ANSWER-The difference
between what a student can do without help and what a student can do with help.
Describe some of the stress-related culture shocks that newcomers may experience. (p. 45, Essential
Reading 1) - ANSWER-a. Cultural fatigue. ELLs feel that they do not want to participate, observe, or
enjoy particular school events, such as an open house or school fair
b. Language shock. ELLs realize how limited they are in their English language abilities and that learning
the language is not an easy task
c. Role shock. ELLs might experience stress when they begin to see that their position in their school and
social life has drastically changed. For example, they might have been accustomed to assuming
leadership responsibilities, getting good grades, and having multiple friendships in their home country—
conditions they have to work harder at in their new context given their newcomer status and lack of
linguistic skills and cultural knowledge
d. Education shock. ELLs experience this form of shock when they begin to adjust to life in an academic
environment that is so very different from their own
,Describe some strategies a teacher can use to welcome newcomers in the classroom. (p. 47, Essential
Reading 1) - ANSWER-a. Learn how to pronounce students' names correctly
b. Build relationships with students (one on one support)
c. Identify students' strengths and interests
d. Ensure that students have information about activities and clubs
e. Invite students' cultures into the classroom
f. Learn more about the resources available in students' home languages (interpreter services)
g. Ensure your students see themselves reflected in the classroom
What does the term "implicit bias" mean, and what are some types of biases that students may
encounter on a regular basis ? (p. 47, Essential Reading 4) - ANSWER-a. refers to attitudes or
stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions in an unconscious way, making them
difficult to control.
b. Gender and sexual orientation, disability, income, religious affiliation, and language are also areas of
constant attack for some students
Describe some of the steps that can lead to successful co-teaching. (p. 50, Essential Reading 2) -
ANSWER-a. RESPECT EACH OTHER
b. CLEARLY DEFINE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
c. BE FLEXIBLE
d. PLAN TOGETHER
Describe the 6 common co-teaching models. (p. 51, Essential Reading 1) - ANSWER-a. One Teach, One
Observe
b. One Teach, One Assist
c. Parallel Teaching
d. Station Teaching
e. Alternative Teaching
f. Team Teaching
, In co-teaching, what are some ways the general education teacher and the special education teacher
work together when planning lessons? (p. 52, Essential Video 1) - ANSWER-a. meeting together to
plan
b. create agenda
c. respect and communicate
List some of the benefits of co-teaching for students with special education needs. (p. 52, Essential
Reading 2) - ANSWER-a. Students are more likely to engage with co-teaching
b. allows for varied groups
c. allows for shared ideas that lead to enrichment and differentiation
d. It creates fun and effective learning opportunities for students
List some of the disadvantages of co-teaching environments for all students. (p. 52, Essential Reading 2)
- ANSWER-a. Students in the generalized curriculum may fall behind in some situations.
b. Co-teaching can alter student expectations in the classroom
c. Both teachers are forced to carry and support all of the workload.
d. Distractions and classroom noise
What is Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? (p. 58, Essential Video 1) - ANSWER-An approach to
curriculum that minimizes barriers and maximizes learning for all students. Learning opportunities for all
Describe the 3 areas of variability in learning (engagement, representation, action & expression) that
teachers must address in UDL? (p. 58, Essential Reading 1) - ANSWER-a. Engagement (the why of
learning, which aligns with affective networks): interest, effort and persistence, and self regulation
b. Representation (the what of learning, which aligns with recognition networks): perception, language
and symbols, and comprehension
c. Action & Expression (the how of learning, which aligns with strategic networks): physical action,
expression and communication, and executive function
List some suggestions for providing multiple means of engagement. (p. 58, Essential Video 2) -
ANSWER-a. Offer both group and individual work
