CARLA X032 - b7.14: Introduction to Dual Language Immersion (1-week synchronous online institute)
Description
- Institute Type: 5-day online—synchronous
- Target Audience: new K-12 DLI educators of all languages and levels, curriculum coaches, and administrators.
This institute is designed for future or new educators, instructional coaches and administrators in K-12 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs, including one-way, two-way, indigenous, and developmental bilingual schools. Presenters and guest speakers will explore the three foundations of DLI instruction: 1) bilingualism/biliteracy; 2) academic achievement in two languages; and 3) intercultural competence PLUS critical consciousness (3 Pillars PLUS). Participants learn research-based instructional approaches which include the CAPA sequence (Tedick & Lyster, 2020) bridging and the Bridge (Beeman & Urow, 2012). Participants collaboratively create and practice ten power strategies of effective DLI teachers.
Individual work-on-your-own “choice” blocks provide participants some schedule flexibility. The week will include “Voices from the Classroom” segments with practicing DLI educators and administrators, culminating with an interactive and personalized “showcase” of best practices.
Instructors
Amy Young is the Director of ESL and Bilingual Education for Minneapolis Public Schools. Dr. Young also teaches workshops and courses related to dual language immersion, creativity, collaborative dialogue, peer interaction, and integrating language and content. Previously she has worked as a Minnesota building principal, Director of Teaching and Learning, District EL Coordinator, and ESL/DLI/Spanish teacher.
Stephanie Owen is the Coordinator of the M.Ed. K-6 licensure program with focus on Dual Language Immersion in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota. Stephanie is an instructor of courses including language-focused instruction, teaching for biliteracy and has presented on these topics at national and international conferences. She taught K-12 Spanish and English for twenty-five years in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Spain, and Nicaragua.
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