BESL 3301 MIDTERM REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED
Dimensions of the Prism Model Ans✓✓✓Sociocultural Dimension
Academic Dimension
Cognitive Dimension
Linguistic Dimension
Prism Model Ans✓✓✓Represents a uniquely holistic way to frame and
better understand the differential learning needs of CLD students, as
well as the many adjustment and process difficulties faced by this
population. (Hint: It's a model with 4 interrelated dimensions.)
Sociocultural Dimension Ans✓✓✓One of the four dimensions of the
CLD student biography that consists of all of the surrounding social and
cultural processes that occur throughout everyday life - home, school,
community and the broader society, and how these feed into the
student's second language. (The "heart" of the prism model - covers all
contexts.)
Academic Dimension Ans✓✓✓One of the four dimensions of the CLD
student biography that involves the apparent aspects of the curriculum
and instruction that students receive from pre-K to high school
graduation and beyond. Includes an understanding of the hidden aspects
of engagement that help students overcome challenges related to
curriculum, instruction, and academic policy. (The type of schooling that
a CLD student receives plays an important role in determining their
success.)
, Cognitive Dimension Ans✓✓✓One of the four dimensions of the CLD
student biography that involves the multiple ways in which teachers
capitalize on what students know as well as understanding their thinking
processes, and ways in which they apply their learning. (Students'
background knowledge affects their brain development. Example:
Spending time with family, Previous schooling or a lack of, etc.)
Linguistic Dimension Ans✓✓✓One of the four dimensions in the CLD
student biography that emphasizes the CLD students' language
proficiency in both the first language and the second language within the
scope of comprehension, communication, and expression. (Tests a
students' proficiency level in both languages.)
Acculturation Ans✓✓✓The process of adjusting to a new or non-native
culture.
ELL vs. LEP Ans✓✓✓English Language Learner (what we use now)
vs. Limited English Proficient (considered a negative term, not as
commonly used anymore)
Instructional Models for ELL's Ans✓✓✓- Transitional Bilingual
Education
- Maintenance Bilingual Education
- ESL pullout
- Dual Language or Two-Way Immersion
VERIFIED ANSWERS (100% CORRECT ANSWERS)
/ALREADY GRADED
Dimensions of the Prism Model Ans✓✓✓Sociocultural Dimension
Academic Dimension
Cognitive Dimension
Linguistic Dimension
Prism Model Ans✓✓✓Represents a uniquely holistic way to frame and
better understand the differential learning needs of CLD students, as
well as the many adjustment and process difficulties faced by this
population. (Hint: It's a model with 4 interrelated dimensions.)
Sociocultural Dimension Ans✓✓✓One of the four dimensions of the
CLD student biography that consists of all of the surrounding social and
cultural processes that occur throughout everyday life - home, school,
community and the broader society, and how these feed into the
student's second language. (The "heart" of the prism model - covers all
contexts.)
Academic Dimension Ans✓✓✓One of the four dimensions of the CLD
student biography that involves the apparent aspects of the curriculum
and instruction that students receive from pre-K to high school
graduation and beyond. Includes an understanding of the hidden aspects
of engagement that help students overcome challenges related to
curriculum, instruction, and academic policy. (The type of schooling that
a CLD student receives plays an important role in determining their
success.)
, Cognitive Dimension Ans✓✓✓One of the four dimensions of the CLD
student biography that involves the multiple ways in which teachers
capitalize on what students know as well as understanding their thinking
processes, and ways in which they apply their learning. (Students'
background knowledge affects their brain development. Example:
Spending time with family, Previous schooling or a lack of, etc.)
Linguistic Dimension Ans✓✓✓One of the four dimensions in the CLD
student biography that emphasizes the CLD students' language
proficiency in both the first language and the second language within the
scope of comprehension, communication, and expression. (Tests a
students' proficiency level in both languages.)
Acculturation Ans✓✓✓The process of adjusting to a new or non-native
culture.
ELL vs. LEP Ans✓✓✓English Language Learner (what we use now)
vs. Limited English Proficient (considered a negative term, not as
commonly used anymore)
Instructional Models for ELL's Ans✓✓✓- Transitional Bilingual
Education
- Maintenance Bilingual Education
- ESL pullout
- Dual Language or Two-Way Immersion
