Structured Immersion Programs

Structured Immersion Programs

1. Teachers

   • Use English only
   • content licensed
   • ESL licensed
   • Proficient in Ss' first language
   • Highly skilled
   • Active
   • Creative
   • High energy

2. Students

   • Grouped by proficiency level
   • Production only in English
   • have a Deadline to complete the program
   • learn discrete grammar skills.
   • Learn subject-matter

3. About the program

   • No explicit ESL Instruction
   • Time in the target language can vary
   • builds and reinforces concepts
   • Never repeats lessons
   • Target language is used as the vehicle to learn

4. History

   • Term coined by
     • Keith Baker
     • Adriana de Kanter
     • 1983
   • Started as a French instruction program

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