Strategies
Name one strategy to help a bilingual student with reading difficulties.
Using visual aids or gestures to reinforce vocabulary.
What is one common overlap challenge these students face?
Difficulty distinguishing language learning issues from learning disabilities.
Name one visual tool that supports bilingual learning.
Picture dictionaries or labeled classroom objects.
A student doesn’t understand instructions in English. What’s your first step?
Clarify instructions in the student’s native language or use visuals.
Why is it important to know a student’s first language?
It helps distinguish language acquisition issues from learning disabilities.
What is a key benefit of scaffolding instruction for these students?
Breaks down complex tasks into manageable steps
Why can standard assessments be misleading for bilingual students?
They may not reflect the student’s actual knowledge due to language barriers
What tool can help track student progress effectively?
Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) with bilingual support notes.
A student is struggling in reading but excels orally. What strategy could help?
Use oral responses or audiobooks alongside written texts.
How can cultural background affect classroom behavior?
Different norms may influence participation or interpretation of instructions
Give an example of how peer support can assist a bilingual student.
Pairing with a classmate who speaks the same language for group work
Give an example of cultural challenges in classroom participation.
Students may hesitate to answer questions in front of peers due to language confidence
Name an auditory tool for bilingual students with learning difficulties
Audio recordings of lessons or text-to-speech software
Two bilingual students in the same class have different proficiency levels. How do you accommodate both?
Differentiated instruction based on language and learning needs.
Give one way to incorporate culture in lessons.
Use culturally relevant examples or bilingual reading materials.
Name a way to modify homework for a bilingual student with a learning disability.
Providing bilingual instructions or reducing task length
How can limited English proficiency affect social interactions?
It can lead to isolation or miscommunication with peers and teachers.
How can graphic organizers help bilingual students?
They organize ideas visually, reducing language processing load.
A student avoids participating due to fear of mistakes. What do you do?
Provide low-risk opportunities and positive reinforcement
How can teacher expectations affect bilingual students?
Unrealistic expectations may lower confidence or engagement.
Explain how technology can support bilingual students with disabilities.
Using apps that translate, read text aloud, or provide interactive learning.
Explain a challenge when a student has both a speech/language disorder and is bilingual
Differentiating errors caused by the disability from typical second-language acquisition patterns.
Suggest a classroom technology that aids both language and learning disability support.
Interactive apps with translation and reading support features
A student’s assessment scores drop in English-only tests. How do you address this?
Analyze language impact vs. learning disability and adjust testing methods.
Explain a strategy to respect both language and cultural identity in learning.
Celebrate bilingualism, include students’ home language in lessons, and validate cultural experiences.