Which model emphasizes cognitive development in both languages for bilingual education?

The CALLA Model, which stands for Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach, emphasizes cognitive development in both languages for bilingual education. It integrates language development with content learning and focuses on teaching students to think critically and use higher-order thinking skills in their academic subjects while simultaneously developing proficiency in both their first language and English.

This model is structured around the idea that language learning should not occur in isolation but rather through engaging with content in meaningful contexts. By promoting cognitive skills alongside language acquisition, the CALLA Model enables bilingual students to navigate academic challenges and apply their language skills effectively in both languages. This dual focus on cognitive and language development makes it particularly effective for bilingual education settings.

Other models, while useful in their own contexts, do not emphasize cognitive development in both languages to the same extent as the CALLA Model. For instance, the SDAIE model (Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English) primarily focuses on delivering content in English while supporting English language learners but does not necessarily integrate both languages as comprehensively. Similarly, Content-Based ESL focuses on teaching language through content but may not explicitly target cognitive skills across both languages. The TPR (Total Physical Response) Model is more about language acquisition through physical activity and does not center on cognitive development in dual-language contexts.