Dual Immersion

A 1st grade classroom consists of Arabic-speaking ELLs. The Arabic-speaking teacher provides language arts, social studies, and science instruction in Arabic and math, art, music, and PE in English. He also provides 30 minutes of ESL instruction a day. Instruction in Arabic is phased out over time as the students learn more English.

• transitional bilingual education

• dual language program

• heritage program

• bilingual immersion

What is the primary goal of a dual immersion program?

• To maintain students' native language while learning a new language

• To replace students' native language with a new language

• To teach students two languages simultaneously without focusing on cultural aspects

• To focus solely on English language acquisition

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

• 50% in English and 50% in the partner language

• 70% in English and 30% in the partner language

• 100% in English

• 100% in the partner language

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

• Students become proficient in only one language

• Students develop cultural awareness and bilingualism

• Students focus solely on grammar and vocabulary

• Students learn languages without any cultural context

What is a common feature of dual immersion programs in terms of student composition?

• Only native English speakers are enrolled

• Only native speakers of the partner language are enrolled

• A mix of native English speakers and native speakers of the partner language

• Only students with prior language experience are enrolled

How does dual immersion differ from traditional ESL programs?

• Dual immersion focuses on bilingualism, while ESL focuses on English only

• Dual immersion is only for advanced learners, while ESL is for beginners

• Dual immersion does not include cultural education, while ESL does

• Dual immersion is less structured than ESL programs

Which of the following best describes the teaching approach in dual immersion programs?

• Monolingual instruction

• Bilingual instruction with equal emphasis on both languages

• Focus on grammar translation method

• Emphasis on rote memorization

What is the role of cultural education in dual immersion programs?

• It is not included

• It is a minor component

• It is integrated to enhance language learning

• It is the sole focus of the program

Which of the following is a challenge often faced by dual immersion programs?

• Lack of qualified bilingual teachers

• Overemphasis on one language

• Limited student interest

• Excessive focus on cultural aspects

In dual immersion programs, how is student progress typically assessed?

• Only through standardized English tests

• Through assessments in both languages

• Only through oral exams

• Through cultural knowledge tests