LIEP: Two-Way Immersion

Presentation By:Sinapalo Elementary School

Mr. Ronnie Calvo, SPED TeacherMrs. Connie Maratita, Kindergarten

Mrs. Leslie Barcinas, 1st GradeMrs. Annie Mendiola, 2nd Grade

Mrs. Armi Atalig, 6th GradeMrs. Rebecca Cuevas, CCLHS

March 2, 2013Instructor: Jane Hill, McREL

Two-Way Bilingual ImmersionProgram History

Began in 1960s in Dade County Florida with the influx of Cuban refugees

Private bilingual schools formed to develop bilingualism for Cuban refugees

English speaking families began enrolling their children

http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/el/ip/twowyimmersion.asp

What is the definition of Two-Way Immersion (TWI) - Dual Language Program?

A dual language program, also known as a two-way or developmental program, is a bilingual program designed to help students develop language proficiency in two languages by studying in an environment that relies on both languages for instruction. Usually dual language programs are comprised into two roughly equal parts: one-half of the students are native English speakers, and the other half are native speakers of the second language. http://www.alliance.brown.edu/pubs/twi

What is Two-Way Immersion (Bilingual Education)

Program in simple terms?

Programs in which native English speakers and native speakers of another language are in the same class in which both languages are used to teach academic subjects - the goal is for all students to achieve academic success and to become bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural. http://www.education.com/definition/two-way-immersion-

programs/

What are the TWIs Five (5) Key Principles of Program

Implementation?These Key Principles are:

1. Focus on core academic curriculum2. Include high quality language arts

instruction in both languages with use of thematic units

3. Complete separation of the two languages without use of translation or repeated lessons

4. Use a 90/10 or 50/50 model5. Use interactive and collaborative teaching

strategies. Collier & Thomas (2004)

TWIs - Program GoalsBilingualism:

◦High levels of proficiency in English and a second language

Biliteracy: ◦High levels of academic proficiency

in English and a second language Multicultural competence:

◦Understanding of different cultures and development of high self esteem

Rationale for Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Programs Additive bilingual environment for all students

◦ Second language best acquired by language minority students (ELs) when first language established

◦ Second language best acquired by language majority students (English speakers) through immersion in second language

Knowledge learned through one language facilitates acquisition of second language knowledge

Students will benefit from cognitive advantages with development of bilingualism and biliteracy

What is TWIs Modeled Programs for all students to Achieve Academic Success and to become Bilingual, Biliterate, and Bicultural?A classroom comprised of 50%

English Only Speaking Students & 50% Second Language Only Speaking Students teaching both Languages through Content and Instruction.50% 2nd

Language Speaking

50% English Speaking

How do you approach Two-Way Immersion Bilingual Program?

Academic and Linguistic Instruction is provided to students utilizing one of the following approaches:

90/10

80/20

70/30

60/40

50/50

Which is the most Common TWI Program Approach?

The 50/50 approach is the most common, whereas half the time only English is spoken and the other half the second language is spoken.50%

English Language Spoken

50% Second

Language Spoken

50 / 50 Approach

What Comprises the 50/50 approach?Classroom languages are split on

a A / B Rotation depending upon the age/grade level of students.

Typically, students have two (2) classrooms with two (2) teachers, an English Instructor and a Second Language Instructor.

Inside a 50/50 TWI Program Model!

Program Design Two Way 50/50 Model

% of Time in Language of Instruction

50% English 50% Spanish

K/1st = A / B Daily Rotation2nd Grade = 2 Day / 3 Day Rotation3rd-6th Grade = A/B Weekly Rotation

Language /Subjects Taught

All Subjects are taught in English and Spanish

Does Two-Way Immersion Work?

According to the Bilingual Research Journal, an experimental study was conducted on children’s learning through preschool education programs compare the effects of TWI and a monolingual English emersion program.

Results of the Study!The research study proved the two-way

immersion program outweighed the English immersion program by increasing Spanish vocabulary of native speakers.

Both programs demonstrated an increase in academic gains.

However, the Two-Way program proved ELLs and native English speaking students additionally gained improved Spanish language development.

Characteristics for Success - TWI

Strong leadership and administrative support

Qualified instructional personnel Program duration of five to seven

years Balance in classroom

composition Focus on academic achievement

TWI Model – Promotional Benefits

Adequate exposure to second language

Positive and reciprocal school instructional climate

Monolingual delivery Promotion of the benefits of

bilingualism Strong home/school collaboration

Instructional BenefitsStudents will be assessed in both

languages used in instructionThematic and Spiral Curriculum –

Selected Themes weave in all domains

Students will be exposed to a variety of manipulative and technology

Continued Instructional Benefits

Visual Aids / PicturesGraphic Organizers / ChartsModel and teach respect and character education in the classroom – creating a community of learners

Student Benefits from TWI ModelStudents will be able to:Acquire High Level of Proficiency in Two

LanguagesImprove Communication Skills with

members of other Cultural groupsAccelerate Academic Success through

Higher Order Thinking SkillsHave a Greater Appreciation for

DiversityIncrease future career readiness

opportunities

Standard Benefit & Goal…

By the time a student completes

5th Grade, the goal is to develop students into bilingual, biliterate, and bicultural individuals who love learning and thinking critically in a global society

Two-Way Immersion - ChallengesSupport required from

◦School Board and District administration

Support and knowledge of program from ◦Site administration ◦Resource personnel

Provisions for ◦Ongoing professional development ◦Planning time for teachers

TWIs continued Challenges…Knowledge of

◦Academic content and curriculum ◦Theories and strategies for development of

biliteracy ◦Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Model (TWBI)

Native like proficiency in languages of instruction

Culturally competent

TWIs continued Challenges…

Extended amounts of time are needed to fully develop second language academic proficiency (minimum of five to seven years)

Parents agree to a six year commitment of students in program

Establish classroom with linguistic equity or balance ◦Ideally 50 percent English learners and 50

percent English speakers Classroom composition should never fall

below one-third of either linguistic group

TWIs continued Challenges…

Adequate Exposure to Second Language Create opportunities for second language use through

◦ Formal and informal language structures ◦ Academic, social, and technical language ◦ Teacher-directed instruction and student collaborative group

activities TWBI Secondary Program Model – Transition Generally a continuation of elementary TWBI program Minimum of two to three classes in target language per

semester Increased focus on formal language structures Teacher and material resources used to determine target

language courses Adequate selection of materials in target language

(instructional and library)

TWIs Instructional Challenges…

Do not water-down a curriculumDo not assess with cultural bias (use cultural friendly, simple terms)Do not use passive learning (keep lectures to a minimum; use cooperative and active learning)Do not exclude family (welcome them

into your classroomDo not speak fast, slur your words, or

speak slang (slow down, enunciate properly and use gestures appropriately

LIEP: Two-Way Immersion SolutionsPrograms must be

◦Effective ◦Well implemented ◦Not segregated ◦Sustained long enough (five to six

years) In order for the achievement gap

between ELs and native English speakers to be closed

Two-Way Immersion Continued Solutions…

Parents of ELs must yearly sign a waiver request

English learners who have never been enrolled in a school must receive 30 calendar days of sheltered English instruction prior to being placed in two-way bilingual immersion programs

Two-Way Immersion Continued Solutions…

Strong leadership and administrative support Qualified instructional personnel – Certified Bilingual

and/or ESL Instruction Program duration of Five (5) to Seven (7) years Balance in classroom composition - Ratio Focus on Academic Achievement The school environment should maintain high academic

expectations for all students, encourage parental involvement, and demonstrate clear supportive bilingualism and multiculturalism.

Instructors – Know instructional strategies that promote language development, interaction, and mastery of academic concepts, such as cooperative learning, hands-on activities, thematic units, separation of languages, and sheltered instruction.