IFFA7411 LU1 quiz

Pedagogical scaffolding is...

• A feature of constructivism where learners learn from materials.

• A feature of content-based instruction where learners acquire knowledge through themed content.

• A feature of constructivism where learners integrate new knowledge through repetition.

• A feature of cooperative learning where learners choose their own materials.

Answer explanation

Refer to page 4 of Wessels (2014) to learn more about pedagogical scaffolding.

Cooperative learning is an important element of...

• Pedagogical scaffolding

• Cooperative learning strategy

• Jigsaw activities

• All of the above

Answer explanation

Cooperative learning occurs within several teaching and learning strategies and types of activities. It is not a stand-alone strategy.

ZPD is an acronym for...

• Zone of Proximal Development

• Zone of Pedagogical Development

• Zero Pediatricians Derived

• Zone of Palliative Development

Answer explanation

Learn more about the ZPD on pages 3 and 4 of Wessels (2014).

A benefit of sheltered-content instruction is...

• Learners construct their own knowledge.

• Learners gain confidence.

• Learners gain proficiency at a faster rate than other CBI approaches.

• The educator can do less prep.

Answer explanation

According to Wessels (2014: 312), additional-language learners involved in sheltered-content instruction gain self-confidence as they are all on equal footing and the content they engage with are simplified.

"Materials that teachers select for CBI may come from a wide variety of sources such as fliers, pamphlets, advertisements, articles, textbooks, discussions, cereal boxes, and book reviews. These will all qualify as ______ texts because they are not produced for the specific purpose of language teaching." (Wessels, 2014: 314)

According to Wessels (2014: 314), CBI texts can be simplified for sheltered-content instruction by:

• "Changing passive voice constructions to active voice sentences."

• All of the above

• "Omitting vocabulary items that are beyond the level of the learners’ proficiency."

• "Replacing long complex sentences with shorter simpler sentences."

"In this CBI model learners participate in two linked courses – a content course and a language course."

This CBI model is called _____-language instruction

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