An Educator's Guide to Dual Language Instruction

ISBN-13: 9781032491318 / Twarda / 2024 / 232 str.

USA) Westerberg Gayle (Summit School District

Opis

Comprehensively updated, the Second Edition is a user-friendly resource for teachers and administrators to ensure their school’s success in implementing and maintaining a dual language program.

Recenzje

"Due to the valuable insights, research-based best practices, and practical tips included in An Educators’ Guide to Dual Language Instruction, we have used it as a core text for our teacher candidates pursuing their Bilingual Authorization in Spanish for several years. We cannot wait for the second edition!"
-Stephanie Dewing, Associate Professor of Clinical Education and Chair of the Bilingual Authorization Advisory Board, University of Southern California’s Rossier School of Education

"This is such a powerful resource for district and school leaders who need a practical step-by-step guide in implementing a dual language framework or improving the implementation of an existing program. An important step for success is how to engage, educate and onboard the community for a successful implementation. This guide is intentional in including this strategy and more."
-Former Dual Language Immersion Consultant for the Colorado Department of Education and current Education Equity Coordinator for St Vrain Valley Schools

"An Educator's Guide to Dual Language Instruction is a must-read for teachers and administrators. Gayle and Leslie have crafted an incredible resource full of real-world expertise to support bilingual and biliteracy development. I’m impressed by their laser focus on creating equitable programs. Bravo!"
-Kate Hudnut, Board of Education, President

"I have followed the work of the authors of An Educator’s Guide to Dual Language, since before the first edition. I am always impressed at the language their students produce and their achievement over the years. I appreciate their commitment to equity and global competence. I often go back to the book for practical ideas and to check our own thinking."
-Katie S. Shively, Dual Language Teacher Leader, Denver Public Schools

Spis treści

1. Challenging the Status Quo and Doing the Right Work 2. The Dynamics of Change 3. Recruiting Families and Teachers 4. Choosing an Instructional Model 5. Power of Comprehensible Input and Second Language Acquisition 101 6. Reaching Higher Levels of Proficiency and Celebrating Entire Linguistic Repertoires 7. Leveraging Technology Integration for Dual Language Programs 8. Transitions in Dual Language Education 6–12 9. Creating a Culture That Fosters Global Competence 10. Upshots—Sharing Results 11. Professional Learning Through Coaching, Connecting, and Collaboration 12. Moonshot … When You Know Better, You Are Obligated to Do Better

O autorze

Gayle Westerberg is the former principal of a dual language school and currently works as a consultant on curriculum leadership and transdisciplinary learning.

Leslie Davison is a world language specialist, teacher, and a consultant on best practices for language acquisition, technology, and dual language teaching strategies.