Deck 4: Language Development Speakinglistening

Question 1

According to Jean Piaget's stages of cognitive development, infants learn language

A) Through listening to repeated audio tapes
B) Through their senses
C) Being exposed to the alphabet
D) Being sung lullabies
E) None of the above

Answer 1

Through their senses

Question 2

According to Lev Vygotsky's zone of proximal development, children's language development depends on

A) Socioeconomic status
B) The education of parents
C) Social interaction with adults
D) Social interaction with children their age
E) Early exposure to formal schooling

Answer 2

Social interaction with adults

Question 3

By 6 months, most infants

A) Respond to sounds
B) Recognizes voices
C) Smile
D) Coo
E) All of the above

Answer 3

All of the above

Question 4

By the end of age 4, children with normal language development

A) Names days of the week
B) Asks "how" questions
C) Uses past and future tense appropriately
D) Does simple reading and writing
E) None of the above

Question 5

The Common Core State Speaking/Listening Standards focus on

A) Comprehension
B) Collaboration
C) Presentation of Knowledge
D) Presentation of Ideas
E) All of the above

Question 6

Effective practices for English learners include all the following, EXCEPT

A) Explicitly teach vocabulary
B) Provide cognates on a word wall
C) Keep English learners in one group so they are not embarrassed with their language skills in front of peers
D) Provide tutoring by skilled tutors
E) Permit English learners to use native language

Question 7

When in the Silent Stage, teachers

A) Expect English learner to introduce self to the class
B) Use simplified language to explain concepts
C) Use picture and props to explain meaning of words
D) Expect English learners to read short passages in English
E) A and B
F) B and C

Question 8

Total Physical Response refers to __________.

A) Using paralinguistic communication so English learners understand vocabulary and new concepts
B) Standing totally still so English learners can hear
C) Expecting English learners to respond to commands
D) Having English learners act out new concepts
E) None of the above

Question 9

Language Experience Approach refers to __________.

A) Using phrases that have repeated vowel sounds
B) Using phrases that begin with the same letter sound
C) Using words that sound like their meaning
D) Students dictate as teachers write so students can read the passage in their own words
E) None of the above

Question 10

Teachers use all of the following during Sheltered Instruction EXCEPT:

A) Use native language, if possible, to explain content
B) Use jump rope jingles to learn new vocabulary words
C) Support students while the work
D) Use visual aids to teach concepts
E) Engage students at all times; no student sits passively

Question 11

LEA is the acronyms for ________________.

Question 12

Total Physical Response is ___________.

Question 13

Choral reading is ___________.

Question 14

Three things teachers do during Sheltered Instruction

Question 15

The four stages of language development of English learners are

Question 16

Name and discuss the parts of the Speaking/Listening Common Core Standards

Question 17

Name and explain at least three speaking activities appropriate for preschool and kindergarten.

Question 18

Name and explain at least three listening activities appropriate for preschool and kindergarten.

Question 19

Imagine that you are at a job interview with a principal and a team of second-grade teachers. You can tell by their comments that some favor speaking and listening instruction and others oppose it. They ask you to give your stance speaking and listening instruction. Explain how you will address this request and what arguments you will give to support your stance.