Bilingual Education Quiz

What is the primary focus of the study discussed in the “From ELLs to Bilingual Teachers” article?

• The impact of technology on education

• The experiences of bilingual-bicultural Latino teachers and their perceptions of language use and identity

• The history of bilingual education in the U.S.

• The effectiveness of English-only policies in schools

What term is used to describe educational practices that devalue students' native languages?

• Additive schooling

• Subtractive schooling

• Inclusive education

• Multicultural education

Which of the following factors contributed to the maintenance of bilingualism among participants?

• Strict school language policies

• Family and community support

• Peer pressure to conform to English

• Lack of interest in native culture

What negative experiences did bilingual individuals report in educational settings?

• Encouragement to use their native language

• Language shame and stigmatization

• High academic achievement

• Strong cultural pride

What is one of the key findings regarding the experiences of bilingual teachers?

• They all had positive experiences in schools.

• They faced no challenges in their teaching careers.

• They often experienced language shame that affected their identity.

What is emphasized as crucial for supporting bilingual students in schools?

• Strict adherence to English-only policies

• The importance of bilingual teacher agency

• The elimination of minority languages

• Standardized testing

What impact do language hierarchies and restrictive policies have on bilingual students?

• They promote cultural acceptance.

• They lead to feelings of shame and loss.

• They enhance academic performance.

• They encourage bilingualism.

What do the authors advocate for in educational settings?

• The removal of bilingual programs

• Creating culturally and linguistically responsive learning environments

• Focusing solely on English language instruction

• Ignoring cultural diversity

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

Which of the following was a reported consequence of negative experiences in schools for bilingual individuals?

• Increased use of their native language

• Enhanced cultural pride

• Intergenerational communication gaps within families

• Stronger community ties

What do the authors call for in terms of future research and policy?

• More funding for English-only programs

• Support for bilingual-bicultural teachers and students

• Elimination of bilingual education

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1