Two historical approaches to teaching second language learners
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Two historical approaches to teaching second language learners:
a. Sink or Swim
b. ESL pull-out
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The two historical approaches to teaching second language learners are determined.
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Sink or swim
The sink or swim method of ESL instruction refers to the total immersion of students in English-only instruction. The term "sink or swim" refers to the extreme case of immersion were students received no help in their own language and/or received no adaptations to their curriculum to help facilitate their learning. They either sank, meaning they didn't succeed, or they swam, meaning they learned enough English to get by. Some teacher would adapt their lessons and used simple and more understandable English that would help the student learn English and academic content. Teaching basic English skills was ...
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