2nd Edition
An Educator's Guide to Dual Language Instruction Increasing Achievement and Global Competence, K–12
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.
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 Comprehensible Input and Second Language Acquisition 101
6 Boosting Proficiency and Celebrating Linguistic Repertoires
7 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 Learning Through Coaching, Connecting, and Collaboration
12 Moonshot . . . When You Know Better, You Are Obligated to Do Better
Biography
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.
"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
