Program
Teaching M.A.
Number of Pages
56
Year Approved
2022
First Advisor
Bostrom, Cheryl
Second Reader
Lisa Bekemeyer
Abstract
This literature review was designed to answer the question: What is the effect of dual language immersion (DLI) programs on English learner (EL) language acquisition and academic success? The studies selected for this review focus on the academic and lingual successes of ELs when enrolled in a DLI program. It identifies potential challenges to be eradicated from the DLI educational model, including teacher or administrative misconceptions and aspects of inequality. Overall, the literature shows that students enrolled in a DLI program perform at a level comparable to or greater than that of their non-DLI peers on both language and content area assessments.
Degree Name
Teaching M.A.
Document Type
Masterʼs thesis
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Christophersen, B. J. (2022). The Effect of Dual Language Immersion Programs on English Learner Language Acquisition and Assessment Scores [Masterʼs thesis, Bethel University]. Spark Repository. https://spark.bethel.edu/etd/950