Author Question: Damian is an ELL student in high school. He is able to converse enough to make friends and play ... (Read 109 times)

fagboi · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

Damian is an ELL student in high school. He is able to converse enough to make friends and play games, but he does not understand academic language very well. Based on guidelines for providing emotional support for ELL students, which one of his teachers seems to be most effective in working with Damian?

a. Damian, you will probably do best working on this assignment alone while other students work in groups.
b. This is science class. I don't want you to worry about English in this class. Just try to get the science concepts.
c. Who can help Damian learn how to punctuate sentences correctly? He needs help from someone who is good in English.
d. I talked to Damian about this event in history, and he created a timeline that compares events in his country with events in the US at that time.

Question 2

The interdisciplinary science of learning is based on research from many fields that study learning. Despite their different perspectives, experts in the learning sciences agree on some basic assumptions. One basic assumption is that experts have deep conceptual knowledge. Another is that learning comes from the learner.

Describe at least two practices in traditional classrooms that seem inconsistent with these assumptions.

What will be an ideal response?

LP · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 20, 2018

Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

Suggested Response:
Experts have deep conceptual knowledge, but traditional classrooms implement practices that involve memorizing facts and developing superficial learning. Class materials are often disconnected and do not relate to students' lives. Much of the learning comes from one source, a textbook, rather than a variety of rich resources. These practices do not help students develop expert knowledge.
Learning comes from the learner, but lessons often involve memorizing facts. Teachers often present material in lecture format. Students often lack engaging opportunities to process and internalize learning. Many learning activities are designed to help students succeed on achievement tests, and students may not find relevant connections between their classroom learning and the purpose for gaining the knowledge and skills. Students might progress through traditional classrooms and make good grades without thinking deeply about the learning.
Text Reference: The Learning Sciences