An Educator's Guide to Dual Language Instruction: Increasing Achievement and Global Competence, K-12 / Edition 1

An Educator's Guide to Dual Language Instruction: Increasing Achievement and Global Competence, K-12 / Edition 1

ISBN-10:
1138946575
ISBN-13:
9781138946576
Pub. Date:
05/02/2016
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
ISBN-10:
1138946575
ISBN-13:
9781138946576
Pub. Date:
05/02/2016
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
An Educator's Guide to Dual Language Instruction: Increasing Achievement and Global Competence, K-12 / Edition 1

An Educator's Guide to Dual Language Instruction: Increasing Achievement and Global Competence, K-12 / Edition 1

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Overview

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. The book is filled with step-by-step instructions and strategies you can try immediately. The second edition includes key updates on technology, digital resources, and current demographics, standards, and data.

Educators will learn how to choose a model for their dual language program involving all stakeholders in the transition process, set proficiency targets and use assessments to track progress, and much more.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781138946576
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Publication date: 05/02/2016
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 208
Product dimensions: 6.80(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

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

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

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

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 Boosting Proficiency and Celebrating 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

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