Overview
This user-friendly book is a key resource for teachers and administrators to ensure their schoolās 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 studentsā progress;
- Incorporating technology for a more interactive and engaging language-learning experience.
Youāll also learn how to effectively transition your program through different grade levels and build a collaborative school culture for a strong, long-lasting Kā12 dual language program. Additional resources are available on the authorsā website, www.duallanguageinstruction.com.
This book title, An Educator's Guide to Dual Language Instruction (Increasing Achievement and Global Competence, K-12) - 9781138946576, ISBN: 9781138946576, by Leslie Davison, Gayle Westerberg, published by Taylor & Francis (May 2, 2016) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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