THE PRISM MODEL 
Definition: The prism model is a language acquisition representation of the four components for a child to learn a second language
Components:
Linguistic processes
Academic processes
Sociocultural processes
Cognitive processes
The sociocultural dimension occurs in all contexts of the student's life , home, school, community and society
The linguistic dimension of the model encompasses all aspects of language development both consciously and subconsciously.
The academic development component includes all school work in all subjects. the child must be proficient in English for all subjects in school.
It is the acquisition of the oral and written systems in the learner's L1 and L2 across the reading, writing, speaking and listening domains.
The cognitive component involves the subconscious process of cognitive development, challenging ELLs continually in both languages through grade - level classroom experiences.
Study specifics
The method used was a mixed - method of both quantitative and qualitative
A variety of teachers were the participants
The study was conducted by Wayne Thomas and Virginia Collier (1997)
Interdependence of the 4 factors
Academic, linguistic and cognitive factors should be viewed as developmental in both L1 and L2
Sociocultural processes affect the above in both positive and negative ways
If one is developed to the neglect of another, this may be detrimental
Educators must provide a socio- culturally supportive environment for L2 to flourish
SURVIVORS TEAM
Members:
- Juan Espinoza Pesantez
- Belén Estefanny Guachichulca
- Erika Paredes Ruíz
- Arturo Mora Jara
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