Immersion

**Immersion**
Key Facts!
 * Programs where students are taught ONLY in English
 * Instruction supplemented with strategies that are designed to increase the students understanding of the concept.
 * Used with intermediate or above levels
 * SDAIE strategies are built into Immersion programs
 * Main element of the programs
 * Use of SDAIE strategies allows all students to learn the content being presented
 * Teachers need to be trained in SDAIE strategies

Advantage!
 * All teachers are responsible for the education of English Learners by having knowledge of language development issues and techniques.

Disadvantages!
 * Based on the assumption that even with SDAIE strategies some experts would say that the student would better learn the content if they were taught in their primary language.

Elements of the Program
 * Philosophy
 * Bilingualism has a bridge to english proficiency
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Goal
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Bilingualism for English learners only until replaced by English as the language of instruction
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Purpose
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">Cognitive academic language proficiency achieved through grade level appropriate instruction in English.