Educating All Learners & Professional Practice Flashcards
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A student who recently immigrated speaks no English and has high literacy in their home language. Which instructional approach is MOST appropriate initially?
Answer: Leverage the student's L1 literacy as a foundation while building English language skills
Research shows that strong L1 literacy transfers to L2 learning; building on existing skills accelerates English literacy acquisition.
Which action BEST demonstrates collaboration between a general education teacher and a special education co-teacher in an inclusive ELAR classroom?
Answer: Both teachers jointly plan lessons, share instructional responsibilities, and circulate to support all students
Effective co-teaching involves shared planning and shared instructional roles that benefit all students, not just those with IEPs.
A teacher suspects a student may have dyslexia based on persistent reading difficulties. The MOST appropriate next step is to:
Answer: Document specific observations and consult with the school's intervention team
Teachers document concerns and refer to the school's multi-disciplinary intervention team; diagnosing a learning disability requires a formal evaluation process.
Which practice MOST supports the development of a growth mindset around reading in struggling learners?
Answer: Providing specific feedback focused on effort, strategy use, and progress over time
Specific process-focused feedback builds resilience and self-efficacy by attributing progress to effort and strategy rather than fixed ability.
A teacher wants to use technology to differentiate instruction in ELAR. Which use is MOST evidence-aligned?
Answer: Using adaptive reading platforms to provide appropriately leveled texts and targeted practice
Adaptive platforms adjust text complexity and provide targeted skill practice based on student performance data, supporting differentiated instruction.
Which scenario BEST illustrates Response to Intervention (RTI) Tier 2 support for a struggling reader?
Answer: A small group of students receives targeted, research-based intervention in addition to core instruction
Tier 2 provides supplemental small-group intervention above and beyond core instruction for students who need additional support.
A teacher wants to honor family linguistic diversity in ELAR instruction. Which strategy is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Invite families to share stories, texts, or cultural knowledge that connect to classroom learning
Inviting families to share cultural and linguistic resources validates students' home identities and enriches the literacy community.