Language Diversity in Multilingual Classrooms

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What is the term used to describe the ability to speak two languages?

Multilingualism

Simultaneous bilingualism

Monolingualism

Bilingualism (correct)

When a person learns two languages from different sources at the same time, it is referred to as:

Subtractive bilingualism

Additive bilingualism

Consecutive bilingualism

Simultaneous bilingualism (correct)

What is the term used to describe the situation where a learner's home language is replaced by the language of learning and teaching at school?

Additive bilingualism

Subtractive bilingualism (correct)

Consecutive bilingualism

Simultaneous bilingualism

Which term is used to refer to the language used for instruction and learning in a school?

Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT) Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the situation where a person speaks only one language?

Monolingualism Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to bilingualism is advocated by the current South African language-in-education policies?

Additive bilingualism Signup and view all the answers

What does the Linguistic Interdependence Hypothesis (LIH) relate to?

The relationship between languages and literacies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary challenge that the increasing diversification of languages in classrooms poses for education systems?

Increased complexity in language practices within schools Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT) and the home language of young learners in many classrooms?

They are often different languages Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is one of the commonly used models for understanding the relationship between languages?

The Linguistic Interdependence Hypothesis Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest is of paramount importance in understanding multilingual classrooms and related policy and practice choices?

The relationship between languages and literacies Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the increased diversity in the global language landscape?

Advances in technology have made it easier for people to migrate Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following is not a characteristic of the global language landscape?

There is no co-existence, only segregation of different groups Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage say about the rate of rural to urban migration?

It has been increasing at an ever more rapid rate Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is a new norm for the 21st century?

Co-existence of diverse language, ethnic, and cultural groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Section 1 of the passage?

The global language landscape Signup and view all the answers

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