What do you know about
educating English learners and dual language learners?

Question 1 of 5

T or F: Being bilingual is associated with improved cognition, ability to plan, control one's attention, regulate behavior, think flexibly, and enhanced social interactions.

• True
• False

Bilingualism is associated with better communication skills, cultural and familial benefits, and possible delay of onset of dementia/Alzheimer's disease.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following statements are correct?

• Having strong skills in a first language supports learning English.
• Parents should speak to their children only in English.
• Teachers should only teach in English.

Parents should speak in the home language to their children because it increases opportunities for language learning and can make it easier for them to learn English.

Research shows that students who are learning English as their second language learn best in school when teachers capitalize on their home language, knowledge, and cultural assets, such as family customs.

Question 3 of 5

T or F: An accurate assessment of the developmental status and instructional needs of children whose first language is not English should examine their skills in English only.

• True
• False

An accurate assessment of the developmental status and instructional needs of these children should examine their skills in both English AND their home language.

Question 4 of 5

T or F: Dual language and English learners are less likely than their non-dual language and English language peers to be referred to early intervention and early special education programs.

• True
• False

Evidence indicates that early childhood education and other professionals are not identifying all dual language learners and English learners with special needs—such as those with autism spectrum disorder and language impairment—who could benefit from early intervention and early special education programs.

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following instructional strategies can help children and youth learning English?

• Recruit parents to volunteer in the classroom.
• Create visual learning aides.
• Provide frequent individual and small-group language learning.
• Provide books and materials that represent children's home language and culture.
• All of the above

All of the above answers can help children and youth learning English.