Structured English Immersion1
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Structured English Immersion
It entails registering ELLs into a specific four-hour English language development (ELD) block
program (Umansky & Porter, 2020).
Arizona mandated SEI in public schools by implementing the four-hour ELD block model (Rios-
Aguilar et al., 2012).
It emphasizes semantics and vocabulary, punctuation, and grammar for better performance of
ELLs in English-only mainstream classes.
Teachers possess ESL teaching credentials, bilingual education, and strong receptive skills in
students' native language (US Department of Education, 2020). Structured English Immersion programs are distinct from others due to their unique
approach to language proficiency enhancement. Non-native speakers (mostly ELLs) are
immersed in a four-hour English Language Development (ELD) program. Instructions delivery
is divided into oral English conversations and vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing
instructions, each taking 60 minutes (1 hour). Arizona law states that an ELD program student
must have another language (other than English) as their primary/native language for eligibility.
Grouping is based on students' abilities, and teachers must possess teaching credentials, bilingual
education, and strong receptive skills in students' native language to teach these students.
Arizona's Language Development Approach (LDA) and Synthesis
The four-principle approach;
Places a responsibility on all educators; they must promote and ensure ELL students' success.
Indicate that all students deserve success as members of the Arizona educational community. Embraces the 4-hour ELD program with classroom materials and conversations in English.
Teachers must provide instructional materials/courses in English
Focuses on assessment and accountability via monitoring of ELL students' language/academic
progress
Arizona's LDA adapts an equitable perspective for English learners. Educators have a
responsibility to ensure and promote success for all ELL students. The approach conceives that
students deserve success since they are members of the Arizona educational community. The
approach utilizes the four-hour ELD program where the teacher provides instructional materials
in English and connects subject matter and practices into instructional models. Instructors utilize
specific educative, literacy, and language practices for diverse learners. Since the program
depends on State and federal funding, it entails an accountability and assessment feature.
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