Carousel of IDEAS
Overview
Focus
Specific Skills
- Comprehension
- Vocabulary
- Comprehension
- Oral language skills
- Syntax
- Vocabulary
Program Length
Each unit is estimated to take half a year. There are 4 units per Set. It will take approximately two years to complete Set 1 and 2 years to complete Set 2.
Program Description
"A comprehensive, research-based language development program for K-5 English learners at the beginning through advanced levels of language proficiency."
Visit Program WebsiteCost
Prices vary by set. Components are also sold separately.
More Pricing DetailsDemographics & Delivery
Intended Population
- ELL
Grade
- Elementary School
Intended Group Size
- Small group
- Classroom
ELL/DLL
- Partial
Multisensory Applications
- Yes
Computer-Based Delivery
- None
Scripted
- Instructor Scripted
Program Specifics
Comprehensive or Skill Specific
- Comprehensive
Placement Tests
- Yes
Accelerated Learning
- Yes
Assessment to Monitor Skills Mastery
- Yes
Error Correction Built In
- Unspecified
Fidelity Measures Provided by Publisher
- Unspecified
Research & Evaluation
Research Summary
The publisher's website provides a resource outlining the educational research and effective practices that helped guide the development of the Carousel of Ideas intervention. However, no peer-reviewed studies were found in a literature review. Therefore, there is insufficient evidence to support the efficacy of this program at this time.
Study Citations
Ballard & Tighe (n.d.). A Research-Based Approach to English Language Development: The Theoretical Foundations of the Fourth Edition Carousel of IDEAS Program. https://www.ballard-tighe.com/carousel-of-ideas/resources/theoreticaloverview.pdf
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
- Insufficient evidence