Ms. Fonteneau has six ELL students in her fifth grade classroom. For science and social studies lessons, she introduces new vocabulary to these students, provides extra background information in simple terms, and often gives them handouts with graphics and summaries to help them learn English as they learn content. Ms. Fonteneau is most likely using:
a. structured English immersion.
b. language maintenance.
c. sheltered instruction.
d. two-way immersion.
Question 2
Which of the following teachers incorporates one or more of the common elements of constructivist student-centered teaching?
a. Mr. Tindal gives the students additional homework questions for extra credit when he covers complex new concepts in science.
b. Ms. Fowler writes the assignments on the board and has seatwork ready for students when they arrive each morning.
c. Mr. Franks rewards his students with extra points when they complete their spelling assignments and make a perfect score on the test.
d. Mrs. Kim's math center has containers with colored beads, building blocks, and play money for children to use when they solve tasks together.
