Transitional Bilingual Education emphasizes literacy in students L1 and uses L2 teaching methodology until students move into mainstream. Which option describes this approach?

Transitional Bilingual Education emphasizes literacy in students L1 and uses L2 teaching methodology until students move into mainstream. Which option describes this approach?

• A. Starts with 100% L2 immersion.
• B. Teaches literacy in L1, uses L2 teaching methodology, requires structured content area instruction according to students language proficiency until students are competent enough to move into mainstream education.
• C. All instruction in L1.
• D. Focuses on mastery of grammar rules alone.

Answer: (B)