Three of the following strategies should be effective in working with English language learners. Which one is unlikely to be effective?
a. Especially in the early years of English instruction, speak more slowly and clearly than you might otherwise.
b. Teach reading skills almost exclusively by using books written in English rather than in students' native language.
c. When teaching academic subject matter, make a very gradual transition from students' native language to English—perhaps a transition that takes 5 to 7 years to complete.
d. When students work in small, cooperative groups, encourage them to use their native language if doing so helps them communicate with one another more effectively.
b
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A. advanced, ethical, cognitive, and aesthetic development B. asks limited questions because of concept understanding C. reads and studies science and other material independently D. unique ability to design materials to solve problems
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a. Company property (such as name badge and keys) is typically issued b. The company mission statement is created c. Phone numbers of key executives are shared d. All of the above
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A. building authentic relationships B. establishing civility and respect C. using culturally responsive practices D. establishing rules and policies