Question 1

What is limited (subtractive) bilingualism?

Accepted Answer

A)  A learner has lower proficiency in their second language than in their native language. 
B)  A learner's first language is gradually replaced by a more dominant and prestigious language. 
C)  A learner doesn't have the opportunity to learn the language of the dominant culture. 
D)  A learner has limited resources to learn either their first or their second languages. 
A)  A learner has lower proficiency in their second language than in their native language. 
B)  A learner's first language is gradually replaced by a more dominant and prestigious language. 
C)  A learner doesn't have the opportunity to learn the language of the dominant culture. 
D)  A learner has limited resources to learn either their first or their second languages. B

Question 2

How does limited (subtractive) bilingualism affect children?

Accepted Answer

A)  They may develop low levels of academic proficiency in both languages. 
B)  They often develop high levels of academic proficiency in both languages. 
C)  They acquire a nativelike level of academic proficiency in one of their languages. 
D)  They acquire higher levels of academic proficiency than monolingual children. 
A)  They may develop low levels of academic proficiency in both languages. 
B)  They often develop high levels of academic proficiency in both languages. 
C)  They acquire a nativelike level of academic proficiency in one of their languages. 
D)  They acquire higher levels of academic proficiency than monolingual children. A

Question 3

Which of the following is associated with direct teaching?

Accepted Answer

A)  pattern drills 
B)  immediate correction of errors 
C)  explicit instructional objectives 
D)  students set their own goals 
A)  pattern drills 
B)  immediate correction of errors 
C)  explicit instructional objectives 
D)  students set their own goals C

Question 4

What is task-based learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Students practice grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in a controlled environment. 
B)  Students use real-life language as they perform authentic activities to accomplish language objectives. 
C)  Students role-play situations using common phrases and expressions. 
D)  Students use their first language to achieve specific tasks in the English-language classroom. 
A)  Students practice grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation in a controlled environment. 
B)  Students use real-life language as they perform authentic activities to accomplish language objectives. 
C)  Students role-play situations using common phrases and expressions. 
D)  Students use their first language to achieve specific tasks in the English-language classroom.

Question 5

In what ways can social-emotional psychological factors affect second-language acquisition? Be specific and give at least three examples of social-emotional factors, and how they can affect second-language acquisition.

Accepted Answer

Response should include at least three o

Question 6

Which of the following is a strategy that teachers can take to support students' cultures?

Accepted Answer

A)  model positive attitudes toward learning 
B)  use translanguaging in the classroom 
C)  present literature that is from the dominant culture 
D)  display pictures and photographs of one culture 
A)  model positive attitudes toward learning 
B)  use translanguaging in the classroom 
C)  present literature that is from the dominant culture 
D)  display pictures and photographs of one culture

Question 7

Why do so many students fail to master cognitive academic language?

Accepted Answer

A)  poor attitudes toward school 
B)  family values 
C)  sociocultural issues 
D)  lack of cognition 
A)  poor attitudes toward school 
B)  family values 
C)  sociocultural issues 
D)  lack of cognition

Question 8

What is one way that teachers can help students feel less inhibited?

Accepted Answer

A)  give regular tests in order to measure achievement 
B)  give regular oral presentation assignments 
C)  emphasize accuracy over fluency 
D)  emphasize fluency over accuracy 
A)  give regular tests in order to measure achievement 
B)  give regular oral presentation assignments 
C)  emphasize accuracy over fluency 
D)  emphasize fluency over accuracy

Question 9

In which method do students respond to oral commands by performing an action?

Accepted Answer

A)  the audiolingual method 
B)  total physical response (TPR) 
C)  direct teaching 
D)  mastery learning 
A)  the audiolingual method 
B)  total physical response (TPR) 
C)  direct teaching 
D)  mastery learning

Question 10

Which of the following is a sociocultural factor in second-language acquisition?

Accepted Answer

A)  family values 
B)  stage of L2 acquisition 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  previous L2 experience 
A)  family values 
B)  stage of L2 acquisition 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  previous L2 experience

Question 11

Which of the following is a social-emotional psychological factor in second-language acquisition?

Accepted Answer

A)  family values 
B)  stage of L2 acquisition 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  previous L2 experience 
A)  family values 
B)  stage of L2 acquisition 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  previous L2 experience

Question 12

What are the generally accepted stages of second-language acquisition, in order?

Accepted Answer

A)  early production, preproduction, speech emergence, intermediate fluency 
B)  early production, speech emergence, preproduction, intermediate fluency 
C)  speech emergence, preproduction, early production, intermediate fluency 
D)  preproduction, early production, speech emergence, intermediate fluency 
A)  early production, preproduction, speech emergence, intermediate fluency 
B)  early production, speech emergence, preproduction, intermediate fluency 
C)  speech emergence, preproduction, early production, intermediate fluency 
D)  preproduction, early production, speech emergence, intermediate fluency

Question 13

Which of the following is a cognitive psychological factor in second-language acquisition?

Accepted Answer

A)  family values 
B)  stage of L2 acquisition 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  previous L2 experience 
A)  family values 
B)  stage of L2 acquisition 
C)  self-esteem 
D)  previous L2 experience

Question 14

Which contemporary teaching methods have been influenced by behaviorism? Be specific and give at least two examples of teaching methods and activities that are associated with this theory.

Accepted Answer

Response should include at least two of

Question 15

Which of the following is true about learners who are fluent English proficient?

Accepted Answer

A)  They no longer need English-development classes outside of regular class. 
B)  They no longer attend English-development classes outside of regular class. 
C)  They have the same proficiency as native English speakers. 
D)  They need even more support as they begin to learn with native English speakers. 
A)  They no longer need English-development classes outside of regular class. 
B)  They no longer attend English-development classes outside of regular class. 
C)  They have the same proficiency as native English speakers. 
D)  They need even more support as they begin to learn with native English speakers.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a constructivist activity?

Accepted Answer

A)  independent research 
B)  pronunciation drills 
C)  task-based learning 
D)  project-based learning 
A)  independent research 
B)  pronunciation drills 
C)  task-based learning 
D)  project-based learning

Question 17

What is a premise of the cognitive approach to language learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Knowledge of the first language provides a foundation for second-language acquisition. 
B)  Second language is learned by habit formation and training in correct pronunciation. 
C)  Students who are exposed to a language have an innate ability to internalize the rules of that language. 
D)  Second languages can be taught through social interactions for communicative competence. 
A)  Knowledge of the first language provides a foundation for second-language acquisition. 
B)  Second language is learned by habit formation and training in correct pronunciation. 
C)  Students who are exposed to a language have an innate ability to internalize the rules of that language. 
D)  Second languages can be taught through social interactions for communicative competence.

Question 18

How do the stages of first- and second-language acquisition differ?

Accepted Answer

Response should include acknowledgement

Question 19

What is acculturation?

Accepted Answer

A)  the attitudes of the learner toward a new culture 
B)  the experiences of learning in a new culture 
C)  the process of adapting to a new culture 
D)  the problems associated with communicating in a new culture 
A)  the attitudes of the learner toward a new culture 
B)  the experiences of learning in a new culture 
C)  the process of adapting to a new culture 
D)  the problems associated with communicating in a new culture

Question 20

Which of the following language teaching methods is based on behaviorism?

Accepted Answer

A)  transformational grammar 
B)  communicative language teaching 
C)  the interactionist model 
D)  the audiolingual method 
A)  transformational grammar 
B)  communicative language teaching 
C)  the interactionist model 
D)  the audiolingual method

What is limited (subtractive) bilingualism?

How does limited (subtractive) bilingualism affect children?

Which of the following is associated with direct teaching?

What is task-based learning?

In what ways can social-emotional psychological factors affect second-language acquisition? Be specific and give at least three examples of social-emotional factors, and how they can affect second-language acquisition.

Which of the following is a strategy that teachers can take to support students' cultures?

Why do so many students fail to master cognitive academic language?

What is one way that teachers can help students feel less inhibited?

In which method do students respond to oral commands by performing an action?

Which of the following is a sociocultural factor in second-language acquisition?

Which of the following is a social-emotional psychological factor in second-language acquisition?

What are the generally accepted stages of second-language acquisition, in order?

Which of the following is a cognitive psychological factor in second-language acquisition?

Which contemporary teaching methods have been influenced by behaviorism? Be specific and give at least two examples of teaching methods and activities that are associated with this theory.

Which of the following is true about learners who are fluent English proficient?

Which of the following is an example of a constructivist activity?

What is a premise of the cognitive approach to language learning?

How do the stages of first- and second-language acquisition differ?

What is acculturation?

Which of the following language teaching methods is based on behaviorism?

English Learners and Their Teachers

Language Structure and Use

Programs for English Learners

English-Language Literacy Development, Lesson Planning, and Specially Designed Content Instruction in English

Oral Literacy

English-Language Literacy Development

Assessment of English Learners

Culture and Cultural Diversity and Their Relationship to Academic Achievement

Culturally Inclusive Instruction

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Exam 3: First- and Second-Language Development Related to Academic Achievement

What is limited (subtractive) bilingualism?

How does limited (subtractive) bilingualism affect children?

Which of the following is associated with direct teaching?

What is task-based learning?

In what ways can social-emotional psychological factors affect second-language acquisition? Be specific and give at least three examples of social-emotional factors, and how they can affect second-language acquisition.

Which of the following is a strategy that teachers can take to support students' cultures?

Why do so many students fail to master cognitive academic language?

What is one way that teachers can help students feel less inhibited?

In which method do students respond to oral commands by performing an action?

Which of the following is a sociocultural factor in second-language acquisition?

Which of the following is a social-emotional psychological factor in second-language acquisition?

What are the generally accepted stages of second-language acquisition, in order?

Which of the following is a cognitive psychological factor in second-language acquisition?

Which contemporary teaching methods have been influenced by behaviorism? Be specific and give at least two examples of teaching methods and activities that are associated with this theory.

Which of the following is true about learners who are fluent English proficient?

Which of the following is an example of a constructivist activity?

What is a premise of the cognitive approach to language learning?

How do the stages of first- and second-language acquisition differ?

What is acculturation?

Which of the following language teaching methods is based on behaviorism?

English Learners and Their Teachers

Language Structure and Use

Programs for English Learners

English-Language Literacy Development, Lesson Planning, and Specially Designed Content Instruction in English

Oral Literacy

English-Language Literacy Development

Assessment of English Learners

Culture and Cultural Diversity and Their Relationship to Academic Achievement

Culturally Inclusive Instruction

Filters