DQ1:

Cognitive, linguistic, and physical/developmental factors affecting English language development should be considered when planning instruction for ELLs. Research two of the following factors and briefly explain the implications on instruction:

• Prior knowledge of student
• Positive and negative language transfer
• Age of student
• Disabilities
• Lack of formal school experience

DQ2:

Affective and sociocultural/political factors affecting English language development should be considered when planning instruction for ELLs. Research one of the following affective factors and one sociocultural/political factor and briefly explain the implications on instruction:

Affective Factors

• Student motivation and attitude
• Levels of anxiety and self-esteem
• Teacher expectations
• Classroom environment

Sociocultural/Political Factors

• Family expectations
• Acculturation patterns
• Value systems
• Elective versus circumstantial bilingualism
• Status of the primary language/dialect compared to English
• Community influences

Cite scholarly resources used to support each response.