Bilingual Education and Program Models Flashcards

Which bilingual program model aims to develop full proficiency in both the home language and English, with the goal of maintaining the student's native language?

Answer: Developmental (maintenance) bilingual education

Developmental or maintenance bilingual education supports students in achieving academic proficiency in both their home language and English.

In a transitional bilingual education (TBE) program, the primary long-term goal is to:

Answer: Move students toward English-only instruction as quickly as possible

TBE programs use the native language as a bridge to English, with the exit goal of transitioning students into mainstream English-only classrooms.

Dual language immersion programs typically aim for what language distribution in early grades?

Answer: 90% target language and 10% English, shifting over time

Many dual language programs use a 90/10 model in early grades, gradually increasing English instruction as students advance.

Which of the following is a key distinguishing feature of a two-way dual language immersion program?

Answer: Both native English speakers and English learners are integrated and learn each other's languages

Two-way dual language programs integrate native English speakers with English learners so both groups develop bilingualism and biliteracy.

Structured English Immersion (SEI) is best described as:

Answer: An approach where English learners receive instruction almost entirely in English adjusted to their proficiency level

SEI delivers instruction in English at a level comprehensible to ELs, without systematic use of the native language for academic content.

Research on bilingual education consistently shows that students who develop strong literacy in their first language:

Answer: Transfer literacy and cognitive skills to English acquisition more effectively

Cummins' transfer theory holds that academic and literacy skills developed in L1 transfer to L2, accelerating English academic achievement.