Exam Preview for 31801: Working with Dual Language Learners, in par

Working with Dual Language Learners, in partnership with Region 9 Head Start Association

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. A Dual Language Learner is best defined as which of the following? A child who is learning English A child who is developing and learning in the context of two or more languages A child that speaks a language other than English A child that only speaks English
2. Which of the following is a cognitive benefit of balanced bilinguals? Self-regulation Communication Family connection Focus
3. Which of the following is a social-emotional benefit of balanced bilinguals? Fewer behavior problems Transfer Attention Problem solving
4. What are the two ways in which children can become bilingual? Primary or secondary language learning First and second language acquisition Simultaneous or sequential Listening and talking
5. Which of the strategies below would be the most effective to help you create strong relationships with families of dual language learners? Send a questionnaire in English so that families can fill it out with basic information Ask colleagues what they know about the family Send a text in English to introduce yourself Acknowledge that the family is the child’s main teacher
6. Which of the following is a “touristic approach” to establishing relationships with families of dual language learners? Watch videos online about cultures Have authentic conversations with families about their values Invite family members to sing songs or tell stories from their culture or languages Send a note home in the family's home language to welcome them
7. Which strategy below helps establish stronger partnerships with families of dual language learners? Tell families they should learn to speak English Send all communication home to families in English Empower parents None of the above
8. Which strategy below is an effective way to collaborate with families to support book reading with DLLs? Invite families to read books Encourage families to share traditional folk stories from their cultures Invite families to create books All of the above
9. Which social-emotional strategy will help you strengthen your relationship with DLLs while reading books? Allow DLLs to sit at the back of the group as you read a book Choose books that do not interest DLLs Be aware, attentive, and responsive of DLLs specific needs All of the above
10. How can you support peer relationships while reading books with DLLs? Pair peers to explore books together Have peers sit quietly during book reading Separate peers if they have a conflict while reading books None of the above