Question

What kind a dual immersion programs with ELL student are implemented in school?

Answer 1

Here are few types of dual immersion program which implemented in schools.

1- Two way immersion: A native English speaking group and a non-English group are both taught academic content in both languages for an extended period of time. Both groups develops academic proficiency in both languages.

2- Content based ESL: ELLs receives ESL instructions, taught by an ESL licenced teacher, in preparation for grade-level content instruction in English. The emphasis is still on language development, but augmented with academic subject matter vocabulary and beginning concepts.

3- Structured English immersion: ELLs are taught subject matter in English by content licenced teacher who is also licenced in ESL or bilingual education. The teacher is proficient in the first language of the student. The student may use their native language for clarification, but teacher use only English.

4- Heritage language: A program where ELLs are taught literacy in the language a person regards as their native, home or ancestral language. This covers indigenous languages or immigrant’s languages. The intent is to provide literacy skills that can then transfer to English language acquisition.

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