Multilingual Learners in Classrooms

Which of the following best describes the role of multimodal learning for multilingual learners?

• It makes lessons more fun.

• It limits distractions in class.

• It supports language development by integrating oral, visual, written, and kinesthetic modes.

• It replaces the need for direct instruction.

What framework emphasizes offering students multiple means of engagement, representation, and expression?

• Growth Mindset

• Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

• Scaffolding Theory

• Cognitive Load Theory

Which strategy supports multilingual learners by drawing on their existing language knowledge?

• Only using English during instruction

• Asking students to avoid translation

• Encouraging use of their home language for scaffolding

• Grading only English fluency

What is one benefit of allowing students to use their home language during learning tasks?

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Which of the following classroom tools supports multilingual learners in writing and speaking?

• Rubrics only in English

• Sentence frames and word banks

• Open-ended discussion with no support

• Only summative assessments

What is an example of a culturally responsive teaching practice?

• Teaching only Western literature

• Encouraging students to forget their first language

• Incorporating students’ cultural backgrounds into lessons

• Asking students to speak like native English speakers

How can teachers support multilingual learners during vocabulary instruction?

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Which of the following is a principle from the BC Ministry of Education (2017) regarding ELL instruction?

• Only ELL teachers are responsible for ELLs

• All teachers should adapt instruction for ELLs

• ELL students should learn grammar before content

• Multilingual students should only speak English at school

Why are group and partner work effective for multilingual learners?

• It helps them socialize only

• It reduces the need for independent work

• It allows them to learn language through peer interaction

• It’s easier to manage behavior

What is a next step schools can take to support ELLs beyond the classroom?

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