DQ1:
Cognitive, linguistic, and physical/developmental factors affecting English language development should be considered when planning instruction for ELLs. Research two of the following factors and briefly explain the implications on instruction:
- Prior knowledge of student
- Positive and negative language transfer
- Age of student
- Disabilities
- Lack of formal school experience
DQ2:
Affective and sociocultural/political factors affecting English language development should be considered when planning instruction for ELLs. Research one of the following affective factors and one sociocultural/political factor and briefly explain the implications on instruction:
Affective Factors
- Student motivation and attitude
- Levels of anxiety and self-esteem
- Teacher expectations
- Classroom environment
Sociocultural/Political Factors
- Family expectations
- Acculturation patterns
- Value systems
- Elective versus circumstantial bilingualism
- Status of the primary language/dialect compared to English
- Community influences
Cite scholarly resources used to support each response.
