Module 2: Language Awareness For Teaching

Question 1

CALP

Answer 1

Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency. This is academic language.

Question 2

Context embedded

Answer 2

When it is closely tied to surrounding physical context. Gestures, physical objects, etc.

Question 3

Context reduced

Answer 3

When people are talking about things that are not physically present, and cannot rely on gestures, expressions, etc.

Question 4

Cognitively demanding

Answer 4

Requires a lot of thought, such as abstract concepts, theories, and academic ideas.

Question 5

Cognitively undemanding

Answer 5

Talking about everyday things that are very familiar to us.

Question 6

General academic vocabulary

Answer 6

Academic words that can be used in many different subject areas. Examples include “convey, discuss, interpretation,” etc. still need help understanding these words.

Question 7

Technical (or specialized) academic vocabulary.

Answer 7

Academic words associated with specific subject areas or fields of study. Rarely used outside of the subject area. Need to support students as they learn these words.

Question 8

IRF

Answer 8

Initiation, response, feedback.

Question 9

BICS

Answer 9

Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS). Jim Cummins. This is non-academic language.