Three of the Following Strategies Should Be Effective in Working

question 2

Multiple Choice

Three of the following strategies should be effective in working with English language learners.Which one is unlikely to be effective?

• A)Especially in the early years of English instruction, speak more slowly and clearly than you might otherwise.
• B)Teach reading skills almost exclusively by using books written in English rather than in students' native language.
• C)When teaching academic subject matter, make a very gradual transition from students' native language to English-perhaps a transition that takes 5 to 7 years to complete.
• D)When students work in small, cooperative groups, encourage them to use their native language if doing so helps them communicate with one another more effectively.

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Definitions:

Emotional Memories

Memories strongly associated with emotional experiences, which are often more vivid and easily recalled than memories lacking emotional content.

Priming

is a psychological phenomenon where exposure to one stimulus influences the response to a subsequent stimulus, without conscious guidance or intention.

Explicit Memory

Explicit memory involves conscious recollection of previous experiences or information, such as facts and events.

Semantic Memories

A form of enduring memory that deals with the ability to remember words, ideas, or digits, crucial for language comprehension and application.