FTCE Professional Education Practice Exam

What characterizes Integrated Language Teaching?

1. Isolation of language topics

2. Language instruction combined with content area teaching

3. Exclusive focus on reading skills

4. Only verbal skills are developed

The correct answer is: Language instruction combined with content area teaching

Integrated Language Teaching is characterized by the combination of language instruction and content area teaching. This approach emphasizes the simultaneous development of language skills and the acquisition of content knowledge across various subjects such as science, math, and social studies. By integrating language learning with subject matter, students are not only able to practice their language skills in meaningful contexts but also enhance their understanding of the content being taught. This method encourages critical thinking, as students engage with authentic materials and lessons that require them to use language in various contexts, promoting fluency and proficiency in real-life scenarios. The focus is on collaboration between language and subject-area teachers, enabling students to use language as a tool for learning rather than as a separate subject to be studied in isolation. This contextualized approach (as opposed to isolating language topics or only developing verbal skills) helps students become more competent in both the language and the specific content areas they are learning about.