What conclusions can be drawn from research on bilingual education?
What will be an ideal response?
The research on bilingual education can be summarized as follows:
a.When measured by tests in English, students experience small to moderate gains in language arts and mathematics. When tested in their native language, the gains are even higher.
b. English as a Second Language (ESL) programs have positive effects on reading comprehension skills.
c. TWB programs produce higher scores on reading, math, and subject matter tests in comparison to limited-English-proficient students who were taught only in English.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
You read a book about a farmer to your Kindergarten class. Give examples of at least 3 activities that would build on the book
What will be an ideal response?
Providing additional information to students' responses to teacher questions is considered
a. a waste of instructional time. b. confusing to students with disabilities. c. instructive feedback and beneficial to students. d. differentiated feedback and beneficial to students.
According to the authors, in the absence of good instruction, which of the following is the best predictor of student achievement in school?
A. socioeconomic status B. standardized test scores C. IQ scores D. luck