Dual Immersion

A 1st grade classroom consists of 12 Spanish-speaking ELLs and 8 native English speakers. The teacher provides half the instruction in Spanish and half in English.

• transitional bilingual education

• dual language program

• newcomer program

• pull-out ESL

What is the primary goal of a dual immersion program?

• To transition students to English-only instruction

• To maintain and develop proficiency in two languages

• To focus solely on English language development

• To provide cultural education only

In a dual immersion classroom, instruction is typically given in:

• English only

• The students' native language only

• Both English and another language

• A mix of three or more languages

Which of the following is a key benefit of dual immersion programs?

• Students become monolingual

• Students develop cognitive flexibility

• Students focus only on grammar

• Students learn a third language

Dual immersion programs are designed to serve:

• Only native English speakers

• Only English Language Learners (ELLs)

• Both native English speakers and ELLs

• Only students with special needs

What is a common feature of dual immersion programs?

• Instruction is in English 90% of the time

• Instruction alternates between two languages

• Students learn a new language each year

• Focus is on cultural studies only

Which of the following best describes a dual immersion program?

• A program that focuses on English grammar

• A program that uses two languages for instruction

• A program that teaches only in the students' native language

• A program that focuses on math and science

In a dual immersion setting, what is the typical language distribution for instruction?

• 100% English

• 100% in the second language

• 50% English and 50% in the second language

• 75% English and 25% in the second language

What is one challenge often faced by dual immersion programs?

• Lack of qualified bilingual teachers

• Too much focus on one language

• Students becoming monolingual

• Limited cultural exposure

Which of the following is NOT a goal of dual immersion programs?

• Bilingualism

• Biliteracy

• Cultural competence

• Monolingualism