For Application Exercises A Making Content Comprehensible For Multilingual Learners Sixth Edition Jana Echevarria Mary Ellen Vogt Deborah J. Short Katie Toppel Complete And Study material 146pages LEARNEXAMS

Directions: Individually, with a partner, or in a small group, read and answer the following questions, either orally or in writing. {Q1} Who are the multilingual learners who attend the local schools in your community? Visit a website for a school district in your community and search for demographic information about the multilingual students who attend the district schools.  What languages are spoken by the multilingual students in the district?  What is the percentage of multilingual students as compared to native English speakers?  What services are provided by the district for the multilingual students (e.g., ES L/ESOL, bilingual education, dual language programs, newcomer program, and so forth)?  What additional information can you find on the district website related to multilingual students? Visit your state’s Department of Education website and explore the data about resources and services for multilingual students.  What languages are spoken by the multilingual students in the district?  What is the percentage of multilingual students as compared to native English speakers?  What services are provided by the state for the multilingual students (e.g., ESL/E SOL, bilingual education, dual language programs, newcomer programs, and so forth)?  What additional information can you find on the website about educating multilingual students in your state? [Q1 Model Response] Answers will vary. The purpose of these questions is for undergrads and preservice students to investigate and learn about local and state multilingual learners, and the resources and programs that are available to assist both students and teachers. {Q2} Who will be the multilingual learners that you will be teaching? Visit a local elementary or secondary school as recommended by your college or university t