An Educator's Guide to Dual Language Instruction

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.

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 Power of Comprehensible Input and Second Language Acquisition 101

6 Boosting Proficiency and Celebrating Linguistic Repertoires

7 Leveraging 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 Professional Learning Through Coaching, Connecting, and Collaboration

12 Moonshot . . . When You Know Better, You Are Obligated to Do Better