additional instructional methods/approaches for cld studentsThree specific instructional methods that can be found in the three approaches outlined by Herrera and Murry in their book Mastering ESL/EFL Methods: Differentiated Instruction for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Students include the Integrated Content-Based method, the Sheltered Instruction method, and the CALLA methods.
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The integrated content-based (ICB) method focuses on teaching content area subject matter at the same time one teaches language acquisition. Teachers often work together in theme units to achieve this method.
Integrated Content-Based instruction |
The cognitive academic language learning approach, or CALLA, focuses on metacognitive and cognitive strategies. Explicit instruction is a large part of CALLA.
CALLA |
Sheltered instruction can be used within the regular classroom or in a specific second language classroom. The key to this method is that both language and content objectives are worked into the same lesson.
Sheltered Instruction |