What is dual language immersion education?
Dual-language immersion programs are not replacing English with another language, but provide the students the opportunity to acquire a second language. Dual-language immersion programs are additive programs in that a second language is acquired while maintaining the first language of the students.
How does dual language immersion work?
In dual language instruction, which is also known as dual immersion instruction, students develop academic skills in their native language, while building skills in a different language. Often, half of a class will consist of non-native English speakers, and the other half will consist of native English speakers.
What is two-way language program?
A two-way dual language program is based on the premise that two groups of students (each with different home languages, in the United States one being English) learn together in a systematic way so that both groups become bilingual and biliterate in the two languages.
What is the difference between two-way immersion and dual language?
What is the difference between two-way immersion and dual language? Many people use the term dual language to refer to programs that have a balance of native English speakers and native speakers of the partner language. This model is also called two-way immersion or two-way bilingual immersion.
What do dual language programs feature?
Dual language programs foster bilingualism, biliteracy, enhanced awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity, and high levels of academic achievement through instruction in two languages.
What are the benefits of a dual language program?
Positive Impacts of Dual Language Programs
- Increased Cognitive Dexterity and Problem-solving Skills.
- Embracing Communication Skills.
- Enhanced Cultural Awareness and Diversity.
- Strengthen Self-perception and Identity.
- Dual Language Programs: Helping Students Learn in New and Effective Ways.
What is the difference between two way immersion and dual language?
What is the difference between one way and two-way dual language?
One-Way Dual Language refers to the group of students participating in the program as being all from only one of the two languages used in the program model. Two-Way Dual Language refers to the group of students participating in the program as being from both of the languages used in the program model.
What are ELL programs?
About one-quarter of our students are identified as English Language Learners (ELLs). Our schools offer many different kinds of programming and supports to assist learners to develop English skills while also advancing academically. Why English Language Development?