chapters 13 & 14 - BBE 316

Question 1

Minority language bilinguals in mainstream classes often need ___ or more years to gain majority language proficiency.

Accepted Answer

7

Question 2

Why is biliteracy societally important in the context of language revitalization?

Accepted Answer

It boosts endangered language status and survival through official use

Question 3

Language __ is often needed to support minority language students in the early stages

Accepted Answer

Scaffolding

Question 4

Teachers are the single most important factor in creating an effective and inclusive classroom

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

In diverse societies, literacy in multiple languages supports education and job opportunities.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

Literacy can function as both a tool of oppression and a means of empowerment for language minority groups.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

Important research has been done on racial inequalities in dual language & other programs, but has mostly focused on ___

Accepted Answer

Latinx and White students

Question 8

CLIL stands for Content and Language Individualization Learning

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Which literacy approach teaches the majority language/culture to help minorities integrate into dominant society?

Accepted Answer

Assimilationist

Question 10

______ involves using both langauges to maximize learning

Accepted Answer

Translanguaging

Question 11

Which literacy perspective promotes the inclusion and value of diverse cultural backgrounds and languages in education?

Accepted Answer

Multicultural

Questions 11