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Dual Language: Teaching and Learning in Two Languages

By Sonia White Soltero

ISBN-10: 0-205-34381-3

ISBN-13: 978-0-205-34381-2What's this?

Published by Allyn & Bacon

© 2004

Pub. Date: Jul 8, 2003

Format: Paper

Description

The ultimate practical, hands-on training guide in dual language instruction, this text leaves no stone unturned by directly adressing questions posed by practitioners, administrators, and parents regarding dual language fundamentals.

Table of Contents



Preface.


1. Dual Language and Bilingual Education.

A Working Definition of Dual Language Education.

Bilingual Education and Second Language Program Models.

A Closer Look at Dual Language Education.

Summary.

Discussion Questions.

Field-Based Inquiry.

Further Reading.



2. Dual Language Program Models and Features.

Dual Language Program Models.

Program Fundamentals.

Language Considerations.

Language Grouping.

Summary.

Discussion Questions.

Field-Based Inquiry.

Further Reading.



3. Theoretical Constructs.

Language Acquisition.

Characteristics of Language Development.

Second Language Acquisition.

Bilingual and Sociocultural Perspectives.

Literacy Development.

Summary.

Discussion Questions.

Field-Based Inquiry.

Further Reading.



4. Planning Considerations.

Gathering Information.

Writing a Strategic Plan.

Additional Program Considerations.

Summary.

Discussion Questions.

Field-Based Inquiry.

Further Reading.



5. Dual Language into Practice.

Learning Components.

Teaching Components.

Summary.

Discussion Questions.

Field-Based Inquiry.

Further Reading.



6. Instructional Practices and Resources.

Teaching and Learning Practice.

Cooperative Grouping and Partner Strategies.

Effective Teaching and Learning Strategies.

Graphic Organizers.

Instructional Resources.

Summary.

Discussion Questions.

Field-Based Inquiry.

Further Reading.



7. Building and Maintaining a Model Program.

Consideration in Maintaining an Effective Program.

Troubleshooting.

Summary.

Discussion Questions.

Field-Based Inquiry.

Further Reading.



Appendices.

A. Children's Literature and PreK-8 Publishers.

B. Staff Development Videos.

C. Professional Organizations and Research Centers.

D. Instructional Software.



Glossary of Terms and Acronyms.


References.


Index.

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