Essays on Calp

Question 1: Compare and contrast BISC and CALP

BISC (Basic Interpersonal Communicative skills refer to that language needed by students to function in the social situation thus also referred to as social language. CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency) on the other hand is the academic language necessary for success of the student in academic endeavors by being able to use more advanced and complex language. BISC is acquired after about two years of educational experience but inadequate in upper elementary school. CALP continues throughout for five to seven years where most of this time is spent in the classroom. Teachers should, therefore, know that second language acquisition ...

Moving to a new country and settling in is not as smooth and easy for many people. It becomes more difficult when there are many barriers that exist between immigrants and the citizens of the new country. In the context of Rachel and her family, it was not easy settling in the United States of America in the year 1999. In order to fit in, people have to learn the language of the locals. This fact boils down to the ability of the persons in question to acquire a second language. Perhaps this explains why Rachel’s mother is not as ...

Jim Cummins among other authorities have been in the forefront at studying and recommending for the diverse application of BICS and CALP. For English language teachers, BICS and CALP related skills are essential in the overall continuous professional development. A teacher is expected to gain knowledge and understanding in different perspectives with the overall results being the improvement of his or her teaching skills. In addition, the more knowledge and competencies the teacher gathers, the better his or her productivity becomes in terms of teaching the language. One, therefore, must appreciate the role of the skills and knowledge related ...

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President Obama in his inaugural speech, has been quoted to say that bringing smart, young students especially engineers and enlisting them in America’s workforce will complete the journey of welcoming immigrants who want to live the American Dream. (Sandra Lilley, 2013) This has always been many a president’s speech, but the difference is that in the is day and time the context is very relevant as we see the influx of many countries who send their youth to study abroad. The reason that many foreign students come to the U.S to study is because of the many ...