Praxis 5362 Practice Question
Winston High School administrators have noticed a marked increase in the enrollment of ELLs who are at a beginning level of proficiency and who have had limited schooling in their home countries. The administrators have decided to implement an alternative program for these students that incorporates intensive classes in English language， school routines， and American culture. There will also be a bilingual component for families， to familiarize them with community services. The program will last from three to six months， after which the students will transition to the existing ESL program. The program is an example of which of the following?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The proposed program is a **Newcomer program**, designed specifically for students with limited prior education and beginning English proficiency. It focuses on acclimating these students to school routines and American culture while providing intensive English language instruction.
**Option A**, Transitional bilingual education, typically involves teaching academic content in both the native language and English, which is not the primary focus here.
**Option B**, Content-based ESL programs, integrate language learning with academic content, but this program emphasizes cultural orientation and basic English skills first.
**Option C**, Structured English immersion, immerses students in English without bilingual support, which contradicts the bilingual component included in this program.
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