Which approach emphasizes cognitive strategies and academic content to support English language learning?

Which approach emphasizes cognitive strategies and academic content to support English language learning?

• A. CALLA
• B. Whole Language
• C. LEA
• D. TPR

Answer: (A)

Explicit instruction in cognitive strategies paired with academic content is what CALLA emphasizes. CALLA, the Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach, integrates teaching learning strategies (like planning, monitoring, predicting, summarizing) with content-area instruction, so students build both language skills and the ability to handle challenging academic tasks. The idea is to make students more autonomous learners by giving them concrete tools to approach and succeed in school subjects while developing English proficiency. Whole Language focuses on meaning and authentic literacy experiences rather than explicit strategy training. The Language Experience Approach centers on students’ personal experiences to create reading and writing materials, not on systematic strategy instruction for academic tasks. Total Physical Response uses physical actions to support understanding, especially for initial vocabulary and comprehension, rather than developing strategies for academic content.

Explicit instruction in cognitive strategies paired with academic content is what CALLA emphasizes. CALLA, the Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach, integrates teaching learning strategies (like planning, monitoring, predicting, summarizing) with content-area instruction, so students build both language skills and the ability to handle challenging academic tasks. The idea is to make students more autonomous learners by giving them concrete tools to approach and succeed in school subjects while developing English proficiency.

Whole Language focuses on meaning and authentic literacy experiences rather than explicit strategy training. The Language Experience Approach centers on students’ personal experiences to create reading and writing materials, not on systematic strategy instruction for academic tasks. Total Physical Response uses physical actions to support understanding, especially for initial vocabulary and comprehension, rather than developing strategies for academic content.