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BEd Foundation Phase Language Landscape Quiz

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According to Cummins, what are the lower order literacy skills called?

Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills (BICS)

What are examples of BICS skills mentioned in the text?

Speaking and listening skills

What are the higher order literacy skills called according to Cummins?

Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP)

Give two examples of CALP skills mentioned in the text.

Reading and writing Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic principle regarding the relationship between BICS and CALP?

BICS is a precondition for CALP Signup and view all the answers

Why do curricular programs emphasize listening and speaking first?

Because of the assumption that BICS is a precondition for CALP Signup and view all the answers

What is the first question raised in the text regarding teaching an additional language?

Could one teach reading and writing before one is able to listen and speak a second/additional language? Signup and view all the answers

What is the second question raised in the text regarding teaching an additional language?

Could one teach 2nd language literacy skills before first language (Home Language) literacy skills are developed? Signup and view all the answers

What kind of teacher is required to handle the complex connections and multilingual classroom encounters mentioned in the text?

A Foundation Phase teacher who is conscious of these complex connections and adaptive to complex multilingual classroom encounters Signup and view all the answers

How is Home Language defined in the text?

The language spoken by learners at home Signup and view all the answers