Analyzing Arizona's Language Development Approach

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Apr 3, 2024

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ANALYZING ARIZONA'S LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT APPROACH SAVANNAH LEE ESL-436
WHAT IS AN ENGLISH LEARNER? • An English Learner refers to an individual whose native language is not English. • In Arizona, an English Learner (ELL) is defined as a student experiencing difficulties in reading, writing, and comprehending English. These students typically require targeted instruction in both the English language and their academic subjects. The determination of whether a student is an English learner or not is made using a home language survey distributed to all students.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM MODELS • ESL - ESL stands for English as a Second Language. This program is provided to international students with the goal of not only teaching them English but also enhancing their language proficiency. • Bilingual -Instructing students in the utilization of two languages. • Sheltered English Instruction - This program provides grade-level content instruction that is not only delivered in English but is also designed to be easily understandable for those who are learning. • Structured English Immersion (SEI) -This program represents a classroom where all students exhibit limited English proficiency, as determined by scores from an assessment known as AZELLA.
ARIZONA'S LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT THIS APPROACH EMPHASIZES THAT ELL STUDENTS ARE EQUALLY IMPORTANT AND VALUED MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY, JUST LIKE OTHER STUDENTS. IT IS OUR RESPONSIBILITY AS EDUCATORS TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF THESE STUDENTS.
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