Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach (CALLA)?
"CALLA instructional model integrates content subject
instruction with academic language development and
explicit instruction in learning strategies." (pg. 5)
this instructional model is researched-based which is
effective for CLD students and struggling students in general
emphasizes on the importance of learning strategies because it
helps them cope with the dual demands of learning a new
language and learning academic content using new language.
CALLA includes 3 components in its curricular and instructional design: topics
from the major content subjects, the development of academic language and
literacy, and explicit instruction in learning strategies for both content and
second language acquistion
CALLA instructional components are also included in SIOP. For instance,
prior knowledge and scaffolding because teachers should close any major
bridge gaps in content and language learning. Both must include content
and language standards to develop content and language acquisition in
students.
There are various influences that create CALLA most importantly CALLA is
"based on a cognitive-social model of the behavior of learning that focuses
on what is going on in students' minds rather than in their overt responses
to stimuli."(pg. 12)
CALLA learning strategies for Content and Learning?
background knowledge
making predictions
making real-life
connections to
learning
use L1 to transfer to L2
such as cognates
use real objects to
help with content
and language
learning
use graphic organizers
use visuals
provide opportunities for
students to use high-order
thinking skills
balanced reading approach
instruction should be tailored to each
child's approach to inital reading
activities include reading aloud by the teacher,
journal writing, silent reading, and frequent
conferences with the teacher about reading
choices
"a balanced reading approach combines
phonics instruction with reading authentic texts
that include both stories and informational
writing." (pg. 14)
inquiry approach
"inquiry teaching and learning
can be defined as "any activity
aimed at extracting meaning
from experience" (pg. 15)
it is student-centered which they must
construct their own ideas and
understanding
inquiry approach and cognitive approach
foster the development of higher-order
thinking skills
inquiry approach in a classroom allows students
to identify question or problem towards students'
interest
cooperative learning
students are working together
and sharing responsibilities to
complete learning task
teacher provides multiple
opportunies for students to
engage in the active practice of
language and content within a
social context. (pg.15)
prior knowledge is essential and so far it
important in all ESL teaching/learning
methods and approaches
group settings should vary from different
degrees of linguistic proficiency and content
knowledge to foster mutual learning
plan different group activities such as
whole, pair, and individual
process writing
students learn that writing involves
thinking, reflection, and multiple
revision.
It is essential for teachers to model
writing process by thinking aloud.
students learn how to write through
discussions, sharing, and conferecing.
processing writing is recommended
in the CALLA approach.
processing writing can be used to cover and
improve students' 4 domain language.
literacy across the curriculum
referred to as reading and/or writing
across the curriculum, reading/writing
in the content area, or integrated
instruction.
it addresses the needs of MLs because it
focuses on language demands of content
subjects and seeks to integrate literacy
and content instruction
it reminds me of how books are effective
in teaching a topic across subjects
because teachers can create a variety of
literacy activities from a book
language experience approach
students learn that what is said can
be written down and that what has
been written down can be read.
teachers need to bring students'
prior experience in the classroom to
bring new ideas and concepts
when students discuss their ideas,
a teacher or another student
writes it down. it's almost like
note-taking but it is more personal
since usually it is based on students'
prior experience.
it has the same principle as CALLA's
approach
standards based instruction
instruction based on national and/or state
standards for each content subject area
standards identify what students should
know and be able to do in relation to the
content subject at each grade level
the TESOL content standards are organized
by grade level clusters, levels of language
proficiency, and language domains
content and language standards help
ESL/classroom teachers plan
instruction to accommodate our MLs
Grammatical approach
Is a teacher centered means of
providing second language
instruction
It’s like old style teaching where learners
acquire language by memorizing language
Rules and sentence patterns.
Learners study grammar rules and patterns in
ways they are often isolated from meaningful
context
"with this approach, a learner's first language is
viewed as interfering with second language
acquistion because differences in structure and
syntax rules are considered points of confusion." pg. 190
during the 18th century, teachers used the grammar-translation
method as language instruction. The translation was not for
meaning. Instead, the grammar-translation method focused on
grammatictial accuracy.
"direct method & audiolingual method: focused less
on explicit instruction of grammar rules and
structures and more on the repetition and
memorization of language patterns." pg.194
There are several reasons why gramatical approach is
ineffective such as
-focusing on knowing about a language
instead of emphasizing how to use the
language for communication
-does not provide students with comprehensible
input
"educational research on L2 acquisition programs reveals that CLD students
who receive grammar based ESL instruction do much worse on standardized
tests that assess reading capacities in English than do their peers who
participate in bilingual and content-based ESL programs." pg 195