EELB 313 - Murillo

MIDTERM

Directions: Please choose any (two) of the seven topic questions below. Use only the readings, videos, handouts or lectures we have discussed in class. Be as specific as you can in your responses. Because it is open book, take home etc., I expect more depth of responses and better quality than an in-class exam. Please type, double space, paginate, staple your papers and indicate which questions you are answering.

Topic Questions:

1) Please explain what the... (choose one)
   A. Brown vs. Topeka School Board Supreme Court decision of 1954 ?
   B. Federal Bilingual Education Act of 1968 ?
   C. Lau vs. Nichols Supreme Court Decision of 1974 ?
   D. Unz Initiative or Prop. 227 decision
is and how it has influenced the assessment and delivery of instructional services to ELL's).

2) Four contextual dimensions of language proficiency have been presented and discussed in class: what are they and how might you utilize such knowledge to deliver core content instruction to ELL’s ?

3) According to Krashen there is one primary factor that leads to the successful acquisition of a second language. What is that factor and how would you use it to teach your English language learners the content knowledge of your curriculum ?

4) Please explain the differences between basic interpersonnal communication skills (BICS) and cognitive academic language proficiency skills (CALPS) and how this distinction may help you in your classroom ?

5) The way children learn language in their home (language socialization) differs across cultures. How does this knowledge help teachers to understand how some children may come to school with different skills, ways of interacting and school knowledge. How would you use this knowledge ?

6) Please explain how you would differentiate instruction for ELL students, (e.g., beginning and early intermediate levels, grade span 3-5) across the four content areas of the ELD standards ? (Choose two levels, and choose one grade span).