Dual Language
Published on Nov 25, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Gomez and Gomez Dual Language Model
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Goals of Dual Language
- High linguistic proficiency in two languages
- High academic proficiency (content areas)
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Program Benefits
- Enrichment Model
- Strengthens students 1st language while learning 2nd
- Strong long-term achievement
- Produces biliterate students
- Strengthens cultural awareness for all students
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Language of Instruction
- Reading/Language Arts in Spanish only PK-1st grade
- Reading/Language Arts in both languages 2nd-5th grade
- Mathematics in English only
- Science and Social Studies in Spanish only
- "Language of the Day"
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Instruction Components
- Emphasis on instruction at and above grade level
- Teach to the top 25%
- Academic rigor and vocabulary building
- Academic content talk using bilingual pairs
- Journal writing
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Classroom Environment
- Items labeled in both languages
- Interactive word walls
- Student generated alphabets in both languages
- Student generated work in both languages
- Bilingual learning and research centers
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