Analyzing Arizona's Language Development Approach
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Analyzing Arizona's Language Development Approach
Erin Zacharias
College of Education-Grand Canyon University
ESL-440N:
Methods of Structured English Immersion for Elementary Education
Anila Hylviu
January 26, 2024
What is an English Learner (EL)?
STUDENT LEARNING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE
NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH
DIVERSE LINGUISTIC AND CULTURAL BACKGROUNDS
ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS
SPECIALIZED INSTRUCTION
ACCOMMODATIONS AND MODIFICATIONS
Distinctions Between Instructional Program Models
English as a Second Language (ESL)
ESL model vary in schools
Bilingual Model
Student’s native language
Structured English Immersion
English-only model
Sheltered English Instruction
Students grouped based on language needs
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Arizona’s Language Development Approach
Critical Role of English Language Learners
Four principles
Effective instructional program
Providing opportunities
Focus on academic content
Culturally responsive teaching practices
Create positive classroom environment
Student Agency and its Importance
Ability of students to control their learning
Meaningful and relevant activities
Leadership over learning
Targeted and explicit instruction
Learn language through open-
ended opportunities
Select tools and strategies
Leads to greater success and achievement
Principle One: Asset-based Behaviors and Expectations
Emphasizes importance of recognizing diverse backgrounds
Utilizing unique knowledge
Linguistic and cultural knowledge into classroom programs
Expectations aligned to meet needs
Appreciate biliteracy
Inclusive classroom culture
Students feel welcomed and valued
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Principle Two: Integrated Instruction in Disciplinary Language and Content
Instructional planning
Integrate and differentiate instruction
Collaborate to identify EL standards
Differentiate instruction
Scaffolding
Materials and resources to support learning
Principle Three: Targeted and Explicit Instruction
Aim and develop language skills
Meeting state academic standards
Explicit and targeted instruction
Tailored to specific needs of each grade level
Align teaching methods
Students receive well-rounded education
Principle Four: Assessment, Monitoring, and Feedback
Assessment, data, and evaluation
Measure comprehension levels
Determine changes in instruction
Differentiate instruction
Provide support
Short cycle of formative assessments
Evaluation for special education services
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Comprehensive curriculum
Utilizes research based methods
Structured English Immersion
Policy
Structure
Classroom practices
Instructional strategies
Promote language development
Components of Arizona’s Research-
based SEI Models
References:
National Education Association. (2019). English Learners. https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/new-from-nea/engl
ish-learners
Barron, B., & Darling-Hammond, L. (2010). Powerful learning: Studies show deep understanding derives from collaborative methods of teaching. Journal of Teacher Education, 61(3), 222-231.
Colorado, C. (2015, December 1). Program Models for Teaching English Language Learners. [Blog post]. Retrieved from HTTPS://WWW.COLORINCOLORADO.ORG/ARTICLE/PROG
RAM-MODELS
The Language Development Approach of Arizona. (n.d.). https://www.azed.gov/english-language-
learners/language-
development-approach/ Arizona Department of Education. (2019). English Language Learner Program Models, Language Instruction Educational Programs (LIEPs), and Common Program Models. https://www.azed.gov/english-
language-learners/el-
program-models/