CALLA Approaches and Methods

CALLA Approaches and Methods

1. Literacy across the Curriculum

   • integration of literacy and all content instruction
     • Process Writing
       • involves thinking, reflection, and multiple revisions

2. Language Experience Approach

   • students' experiences are used to bridge new ideas
     • Cooperative Learning
       • students engage in active practice of language and content

3. Balanced Reading Approach

   • careful balance between phonics and whole language
     • Phonics Instruction while Reading Authentic Texts
       • balance is determined by individual student needs

4. Inquiry Approaches

   • students actively construct new ideas through learner-centered activites
     • Implementation of the Inquiry Cycle
       • designed so that students learn from experiences

5. Standards-Based Instruction

   • lessons based on national/state standards in all content subjects
     • Implementation of National/State Standards (TESOL)
       • what students should know in relation to the content at each grade level

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