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

by Leslie Davison, Gayle Westerberg

Overview

This user-friendly book is a key resource for teachers and administrators to ensure their school’s success in implementing and maintaining a dual language program. Authors Gayle Westerberg and Leslie Davison share their own experiences leading a dual language school, the obstacles they overcame, and the best practices they learned along the way. The book is filled with step-by-step instructions and strategies you can try immediately, as well as inspirational stories from educators in urban and rural dual language programs across the country. Topics include:

• Choosing a model for your dual language program and involving all stakeholders in the transition process;
• Marketing your program effectively to recruit students and staff, including international teachers;
• Implementing a standards-based instructional framework focused on direct vocabulary instruction, extensive reading, and using language in context;
• Setting proficiency targets and using internal and external assessments to track students’ progress;
• Incorporating technology for a more interactive and engaging language-learning experience.

You’ll also learn how to effectively transition your program through different grade levels and build a collaborative school culture for a strong, long-lasting K–12 dual language program. Additional resources are available on the authors’ website, www.duallanguageinstruction.com.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781317367963
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	04/14/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	37 MB
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About the Author

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

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

Table of Contents

Meet the Authors

Acknowledgements

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 Language Acquisition 101 and the Power of Comprehensible Input

6 Reaching Proficiency Targets

7 Leveraging Technology Integration for Dual Language Programs

8 Transitions in Dual Language Education K-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

Editorial Reviews

"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."
-Lulu Buck, 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

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