ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ELL 240 Linguistically & Culturally Diverse Learners Instructor: Jerrica Mesquita Antoinette Richardson September 30‚ 2013 In this paper we will explain the theory behind English language learners‚ and give the benefits Of the program. One will show how important it is to practice and or adopt this program as a teacher. In the scenario the teacher was caught off guard he know nothing about using‚ programs to help him teach the
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Will the 21st-Century Learners Be?” discusses the characteristics of 21st-century students‚ their attitude towards learning as well as their hierarchy of values . She based her conclusions on AASL document describing appropriate standards for learners of 21st century. The article points out that nowadays students do not possess features required by AASL‚ like for instance critical thinking or ability to evaluate themselves. The author explains that most of the current learners have “a fixed mindset”
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Case Study of a Learner The learner’s feelings towards group work‚ need for cognition‚ self efficacy‚ metacognitive awareness and the study process questionnaires show a strong link to the learner’s childhood and how they learn today. The learner had medium to high scores in their feelings towards group work and the need for cognition questionnaire which relates directly to the learner’s family situation. This is also evident in the self efficacy and metacognitive awareness questionnaires‚ where
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Classroom assessments can include a wide range of options -- from recording anecdotal notes while observing a student to administering standardized tests. The options can be roughly divided into two categories -- formative assessments and summative assessments. Formative assessments are on-going assessments‚ reviews‚ and observations in a classroom. Teachers use formative assessment to improve instructional methods and student feedback throughout the teaching and learning process. For example
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46436_CH05_000_000.qxd 9/14/07 4:39 PM Page 1 © Jones and Bartlett Publishers. NOT FOR SALE OR DISTRIBUTION Chapter 5 Developmental Stages of the Learner Susan B. Bastable Michelle A. Dart CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS Developmental Characteristics The Developmental Stages of Childhood Infancy (First 12 Months of Life) and Toddlerhood (1–2 Years of Age) Early Childhood (3–5 Years of Age) Middle and Late Childhood (6–11 Years of Age) Adolescence (12–19 Years of Age) The Developmental
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kindergarten and becomes one lesson subject that must be taken in elementary school based on government’s rule in Indonesia. In this level‚ the children are usually called by young learners. Young learners are those who just start the formal school until they are in eleven or twelve years old. Teaching English for young learner is not easy task as it is seen because children are interested in fun activity rather than listening to the teacher who talk in front of the class explaining something that they
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Mixing Problems 1. All of the mixing problems that we will be dealing with will involve a “tank”.(mixing fluids in a tank) Problem: Consider a tank which initially holds V0 gal of brine that contains a lb of salt. Another brine solution containing b lb of salt/gallon is poured into the tank at rate of gal/min‚ while simultaneously‚ the well-stirred solution leaves the tank at a rate of f gal/min Objective: Find the amount of salt in the tank at any time t 2. The main assumption
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practices of assessment Answers. Understand the principles and requirements of assessment 1. Explain the functions of assessment in learning and development. 2. Define the key concept and principles of assessment. 3. Explain the responsibilities of the assessor. 4. Identify the regulations. Compare the strengths and limitations of arrange of assessment methods with reference to the needs of individual learners. 5. Compare the strengths and limitations of a range of assessments methods
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Assessment is a vast topic that is a continuing process that educators use to observe‚ gather‚ and evaluate evidence to determine what students have learned‚ as well as‚ making informed‚ and dependable decisions to enhance student learning. It encompasses a broad range of testing from nationwide accountability tests to everyday classroom observation and quizzes. In order to take control of what appears to be an excess use of testing‚ assessment should be looked upon as a
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1. Understand the principles & requirements of assessment 1.1 explain the functions of assessment in learning and development Determining level of knowledge & understanding • Ensuring that learning is taking place • Checking progress • Adhering to course criteria 1.2 define the key concepts and principles of assessment 1. Explain the functions of assessment in learning and development. Assessment is carried out to evaluate that learning has taken place. It measures the learner’s
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