English immersion programs

French Immersion Program for English Speaking students in Montreal and Quebec Canada. 100 words minimum. The French Immersion Program is a program that was started because parents in Canada wanted their English-speaking children to learn French to end segregation in the community. The Immersion program started in kindergarten, English-speaking children learned how to read in French first. Language arts in English was introduced in second grade. Students could ask questions in English until

topic. The main arguments surrounding Prop 227, is whether or not bilingual programs should be in schools in California. Some argue that having bilingual programs doesn’t help the student to learn English, it just reinforces their native language. Also it has be said that test scores supposedly did not improve in the bilingual programs. On the other hand though, people are arguing that the English Immersion programs do not work because for smaller children they must learn how to read and write

Education Beyond English In recent years, much attention has been drawn to the bilingual education debate. Immigration is booming, and along with it the number of non-English-speaking children entering public schools. According to Thomas and Collier, "Language-minority students are predicted to account for about 40 percent of the school-age population by the 2030’s" (5). Bilingual programs in many areas have sparked a heated controversy, with many people claiming that non-English-speaking children

paper is to compare two different approaches in the education of English Language Learner (ELL) students, Structured English Immersion, and Two-Way Immersion programs. The focus of this paper is to identify (1) the language ideologies behind both approaches, and each program’s purpose and components. This article also looks at the academic achievement of ELLs, the achievement gap between general education students and ELLs, and the programs’ approach to different variables such as parental involvement

Two-Way Immersion programs According to Martinez-Wenzy, Perez & Gandara (2012), two major research by the National Literacy Panel (NLP) and the Center for Research on Education, Diversity and Excellence (CREDE) on effective approaches in the education of ELLs, found that Reading, spelling and writing instruction in the home language facilitates achievement in English. The same authors also found, that ELL students who receive instruction in their Native language outperform their peers in English-only

The United States is a diverse country of many different races and languages. Even though many languages are spoken in the United States, English is the preferred language in the United States. Speaking English in America is the key to success. Without English, acquiring employment is almost impossible. More and more immigrants are attracted to the U.S every year, and the populations of immigrants, which do not know the American culture, continue to rise. This population must be assimilated into

he United States is a diverse country of many different races and languages. Even though many languages are spoken in the United States, English is the preferred language in the United States. Speaking English in America is the key to success. Without English, acquiring employment is almost impossible. More and more immigrants are attracted to the U.S every year, and the populations of immigrants, which do not know the American culture, continue to rise. This population must be assimilated into the

was grounded on a study involving High school graduates whom had completed a dual immersion program. A dual immersion program might have different names that people refer to them as. I have heard such names as two-way immersion or, even two-way bilingual immersion. They are the same program. They include native English-speaking students and native speakers of a foreign language. The goals of dual immersion programs are to develop bilingualism, academic achievement, and of course cross-cultural

act, the federal government was to provide funds to schools to have bilingual educational programs. The act primarily focused on Spanish speaking children, but later was amended to benefit other children as well (Glavin). Several states in the United States opposed bilingual education—and in 2002, Initiative 31 was on the Colorado ballot. Initiative or Amendment 31, required schools to be taught only in English (figure 1). Parents were given the option to request bilingual education, but it would be

As a dual immersion educator of Latino students, I believe that my students’ language and cultures should be woven into their education, just as language and culture are woven into the very fabric of their beings. My students deserve an education that reflects the diverse experiences and skills that they bring from home. I strive to build on these strengths every day so that my students are prepared to be bilingual and biliterate professionals, leaders, and global citizens. It is because I believe