ELD Syllabus Review

What is the purpose of using language in the Course Description?

• To memorize vocabulary

• To gain and exchange information and ideas

• To improve handwriting

• To learn historical facts

What is one of the Essential and Guiding Questions?

• How do we learn new languages?

• How do origins and culture shape identity?

• What is the importance of technology in education?

• How can we improve our writing skills?

What is the role of English learners in discussions, according to the Course Learning Outcomes?

• To listen quietly

• To contribute actively

• To take notes

• To lead every discussion

What is one of the purposes for using language according to the course outline?

• To confuse and mislead

• To entertain and inform

• To ignore and dismiss

• To isolate and separate

What is an example of a literary text type mentioned in the course outline?

• Scientific reports

• Historical fiction

• Technical manuals

• News articles

What is one of the essential questions under "Introduction to ELD and Identity"?

• How do we define our various identities?

• How do we calculate speed?

• How do we solve equations?

• How do we cook pasta?

What is one of the essential questions under "Systems of Power"?

• How does mass media shape our lives?

• How do we plant trees?

• How do we bake a cake?

• How do we paint a picture?

What is one of the essential questions under "Justice: Immigration, Migration, and Movement" related to democracy?

• What role do immigrants play in democracy?

• How do we vote in elections?

• How do we write laws?

• How do we campaign for office?

What is one of the purposes of experiential learning according to the document?

• To learn through action

• To memorize textbooks

• To avoid collaboration

• To work in isolation

What is one of the experiential learning opportunities mentioned in the document?

• Watching movies

• Oral history interviews

• Playing video games

• Cooking classes