Homework
Arizona's instructional program for English language learners is based on four principles called Arizona's Language Development Approach. According to the Arizona Department of Education, these principles are based on the core idea that "all educators share the responsibility for promoting the success of English learners."
Choose one of the following deliverables to complete this homework:
10 to 12 slides digital presentation, including presenter's notes with documentation of resources and a title slide
Utilizing the deliverable of your choice, present the following information about Arizona's Language Development Approach to general classroom teachers:
Part I: Terminology
1) Explain Arizona's definition of an English learner (EL).
2) Briefly discuss the distinctions between the following instructional program models: ESL, bilingual, sheltered English instruction, and structured English immersion (SEI).
Part II: Four Principles of Arizona's Language Development Approach
1) Briefly describe Arizona's Language Development Approach and the synthesis of the research around ELLs.
2) Explain student agency and its importance in the instruction of ELLs.
3) Explain each of the four principles of Arizona's Language Development Approach.
4) Discuss components of Arizona's approved research-based SEI models: newcomer, pull-out, two hour, 50-50 dual language immersion.
If applicable, the deliverable should include graphics that are relevant to the content, visually appealing, and uses space appropriately.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.