IMMERSION PROGRAMS
ESL Programs
General Questions
100

Name one type of immersion program

Enrichment, Two-way, or English

100

In the context of ELD, what happens when a student is "pushed-in?"

Student is provided with ELD instruction in gen. ed. classroom

100

Define the term "assimilation" in the context of language. 

Having to give up one's native language while learning a second language. 

200

What program is less successful than bilingual programs and considered "subtractive bilingualism?"

English immersion

200

What is ELD "Pull-out?"

For a portion of the day, student receives ELD instruction in another room.

200

In how many years are students typically expected to finish Transitional programs?

3 

300

What program is designed to immerse monolingual English-speaking students in a second language?

Enrichment 

300

What program is designed to support newly arrived immigrants?

Newcomer program

300

What program is also known as "Early-exit?"

Transitional 

400

What program is also known as Late-exit?

Developmental Bilingual

400

What are two ways a teacher can provide sheltered instruction to ELL students?

Supportive environment, focused/meaningful content, comprehensible input, increased interaction, opportunities for high-level thinking

400

Up to how many years do students stay in the Newcomer program?

Two (or less)

500

What is one of the key goals of the Two-Way Immersion program (in Oregon)?

Cross-cultural awareness

500

How many ESL program models did I show you in my presentation?

5

500

Name two program models that would be considered "assimilationist" or "subtractive bilingualism."

Transitional, English immersion 

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