Full Description
`This book is certain to be an indispensable guide to planning and practice in dual language schools. It is practical, down-to-earth, and firmly based in broad experience and research' - Robert Slavin, Co-Director, Center for Research on the Education of Students Placed at Risk, Johns Hopkins University`Margarita Espino Calderon and Liliana Minaya-Rowe have done an excellent job of presenting relevant research along with practical examples and suggestions, all in a highly readable and user-friendly format. This volume is an indispensable tool for teachers, administrators, and parents involved with dual language programmes' - Liz Howard, Research Associate Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington, DC`This book is an excellent resource for educators interested in developing bilingual capacity in American school children' - Diane August, Director, National Literacy Panel on Language Minority Children and YouthDual Immersion programmes (or two-way bilingual programes are a hot topic in bilingual education. In a dual immersion programme, half the students speak English and half the students are non-English speakers. Research indicates that this is a very effective programme for increasing the achievement levels of all students. Many organizations that oppose bilingual education are in favor of dual-immersion programmes. In this book, the authors illustrate how to provide school administrators, teachers and parents with basic knowledge needed for planning and implementing an effective two-way bilingual programme.
Contents
Foreword by Robert E. SlavinPrefaceAbout the AuthorsPart I: Starting Two-Way Bilingual Programs1. Why Two-Way Bilingual Programs?2. Planning and Designing Two-Way Bilingual Programs3. Comprehensive Curriculum Models 4. Case Study: The Alicia R. Chacon International SchoolPart II: Implementing Effective Instruction5. Instructional Techniques and Activities for Second-Language Learners6. Effective and Replicable Literacy Models7. Using Writing to Promote Reading and Oral Language Development8. Assessing Second-Language LearnersPart III: Involving Teachers and Parents9. Staff Development and Teacher Learning Communities 10. Reaching Out to Parents11. Evaluation and ResearchResource A: Resources for Two-Way Bilingual ProgramsResource B: List of AcronymsReferencesIndex
