Glossary of Terms
Glossary of Terms
Scaffolding - Temporary support provided to learners that enables them to complete academic tasks before they are able to do so independently.
Comprehensible Input - Instructional strategies used to make content comprehensible for the ELL. Examples of strategies include: use of visual aids, paraphrasing in simpler language, repetition of key points, and use of concrete materials.
AZELLA Arizona English Language Learners Assessment
BICS Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills
CALP Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency
DSI Discrete Skills Inventory
ELAD English Language Acquisition Department
ELD English Language Development
ELL English Language Learner
ESL English as a Second Language
GLAD Guided Language Acquisition Design
L1 First Acquired Language
L2 Second Acquired Language
SEI Sheltered English Instruction
SIOP Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol
SDAIE Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English
TPR Total Physical Response
See Also: ADE Glossary