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Cross content centers that need to be implemented to allow students to practice in the other content areas.

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Cross content centers that need to be implemented to allow students to practice in the other content areas.

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Anna Gil

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Word walls can help to reinforce key vocabulary learned in the language that is being taught.

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I learned about Bridging at the end of each unit. I believe is a good idea for students to make connections in both languages with all subjects.

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Word walls and the different ways we can implement the language and change of language in content.

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Word walls and the different ways we can implement the language and change of language in content.

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One of the most interesting discoveries I made was the distinct difference between dual and one way language.  The definition was nothing like you are thinking in your head. 

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One of the most interesting discoveries I made was the distinct difference between dual and one way language.  The definition was nothing like you are thinking in your head. 

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I found the cross curricular centers helpful to what we are implementing each day during station time. It was great to review the goals of the bridge!

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I gained a better understanding of how to set up a successful classroom environments.

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The most interesting part is "the bridge" because it is a strategy to contrast both languages and to encourage the students to analyze the differences and similarities between Spanish and English.

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The most interesting part is "the bridge" because it is a strategy to contrast both languages and to encourage the students to analyze the differences and similarities between Spanish and English.

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Learned about the bridge will do at the end of unit. I’d like to get more ideas about this part of instruction.

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Good info about the cross curricular centers and the differences between the content board and word walls.

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This is a great refresher & I can’t wait to learn more about the bridges.

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Content word walls containing key vocabulary and reinforcing vocabulary through out instruction

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The bridge lesson occurs at the end of the unit and provides opportunities for students to develop language and content.

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To utilize 7 Steps of Sheltered Instruction and develop academic language for Bilingual Vietnamese students.

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The updated implementation of vocabulary walls are going to be key to student learning and language development.

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I like the concept of bridging and it is very applicable as our students are learning both languages simultaneously.
All the sheltered instructions strategies should be applied in our dual language environment

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I like that I have a better understanding of how the dual language program works. It was very interesting to lean that the English and Spanish word walls are not to look the same.

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I like the way the Spanish word wall look like this year. It makes more sense.

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I learned more specific information of the dual language program model in GISD.

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learned more about the programs that GISD offers.

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learned more about the programs that GISD offers.

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I am glad Social Studies is included in the ELA/SLA curriculum. The thing I learned was that Spanish word walls should be different than English ones. 

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I am glad Social Studies is included in the ELA/SLA curriculum. The thing I learned was that Spanish word walls should be different than English ones. 

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I learned of the reasons why the Spanish Word Wall is different than the English Word Wall; now I know when to implement the language of the day and when to do it ; and I had a glimpse of what sheltered instruction is all about...

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I was very intrigued by the Bridge framework and would love to implement into my instruction. I would also like to improve my word walls with the new spanish expectations. Overall, I enjoyed this course and learned a lot of new things.

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I found it interesting that word walls a separate because they are governed by distinct and cultural norms. However, academic vocabulary can be bridged at the brought together at the with a bridge lesson. This brings it all together in the end.

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Janett Thompson

The bridge framework was the discovery that I found the most helpful. I now understand how it should work.

I have been doing LOD, LOI, content walls, word walls.

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I like the new Spanish word wall expectations. I have been implementing Language of the day, word walls, labels and content boards.

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I like the new Spanish word wall expectations. I have been implementing Language of the day, word walls, labels and content boards.

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It was very cool to see how the dual language program incorporates sheltered instruction strategies that enable our bilingual students to acquire their second language.

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I learned about the Bridging at the end of each unit. I think this is a wonderful way for students to make connections in both languages with Science & Math. I continue to use Sheltered Instruction in my classroom.

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The goals of bridge is to transfer academic content from one language to the other and develop metalinguistic awareness after all unit content has been taught.

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I see teachers using word walls to enhance instruction and support for language development.

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I learned that the "Language of the day" i independent from the Language of instruction (which is already set for all grades), instead is the language students should use in the hallways, cafeteria, playground, etc.

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I learned about bridge lessons that will happen at the end of a unit. I have implemented the following DL components: LOD, LOI, Content Boards.

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I learned about bridge lessons that will happen at the end of a unit. I have implemented the following DL components: LOD, LOI, Content Boards.

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This was a reinforcement of what I learned two years ago. I definitely need to change my Spanish word wall to make them more grade appropriate.

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I learned about bridge lessons that will happen at the end of a unit. I have implemented the following DL components: LOD, LOI, Content Boards. 

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I learned about bridge lessons that will happen at the end of a unit. I have implemented the following DL components: LOD, LOI, Content Boards. 

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It is very important for the bilingual students to receive appropriate bilingual education, so they do not loos they Hispanic heritage.

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With the Bridge model, students are co-creators.

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I am interested in seeing the teachers and students complete the bridging at the end of the unit and see what connections are made. This could certainly solidify some of the information for students.

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Bridge lessons are provided at the end of the unit for math and science. The bridge lessons help to transfer content knowledge from one language to another. It is about transfer and language.

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My interest was piqued by how Spanish word walls should be different than English word walls.

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Understating the purpose, practice and importance of how to transfer content in two language  and the tools to help develop language. For me, as a Math/Science teacher is how to effectively apply content walls and student interaction with word walls

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Understating the purpose, practice and importance of how to transfer content in two language  and the tools to help develop language. For me, as a Math/Science teacher is how to effectively apply content walls and student interaction with word walls

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I have been implementing the following Dual Language components:
Language of the Day, Labels around my classroom, Word Walls, Bilingual Pairs, Math and Science Content Boards. As soon as I get the training I will implement the new Word Wall in Spanish and the Bridges at the end of a unit content.

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I'm going to implement the sheltered instruction

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This was a reinforcement of what I learned two years ago in the G&G training by GISD, but with some updated additions (esp taken from the book that was referred to a few times). I definitely need to change up my word walls to make them more grade appropriate. I also need to label everything again in my classroom (but with more specific or advanced words). I have a long list of things to do :).

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I like the idea to create a bridge for the students to see both language and connect to English.

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Both Sheltered Instruction and Dual Language frameworks are effective and support student learning a great deal. A conscious, well-planned and consistent implementation could guarantee success in every student, especially ELLs.

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I really liked the bridging at the end of a unit. It is something I have not used in my classroom yet, but will definitely be trying.

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Bridging at the end of the unit helps students make connections and transfer the knowledge into the opposite language.

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I like the bridge done after a lesson. I think this will benefit the students by providing an additional support.

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Bridging is a good way to help students learn content in both languages.

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Bridging content at the end of the unit supports language developement and content knowledge. Students who need the reinforcement in their primary language for Math are able to connections in both langugae for comprehension. Content Boards are used predominately in my classroom which enriches the academic language for my students and newcomers.

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I like the idea of changing the Spanish word walls. I agree how it should differ from the English word wall since Spanish and English are governed by different linguistic rules and norms. I also like the 'bridge" idea at the end of a unit. I think it will benefit students in both languages by transferring academic content from one language to the other.

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I am going to enrich my Content Boards so students can better understand and apply academic vocabulary in Math and Science.

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I am going to enrich my Content Boards so students can better understand and apply academic vocabulary in Math and Science.

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Wil implement the Spanish tricky words on my 1st grade word wall so students can refer back for example when their trying to figure out which c, s, or z letter to use.

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I will be implementing the tricky letters to my First Grade word wall for my students to refer to when they are trying to figure out which c,s,z to use for example

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It is good refresh for DL and is a great tool to know how to set up our classroom with all the visuals and boards 

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It is good refresh for DL and is a great tool to know how to set up our classroom with all the visuals and boards 

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Bridge lessons only happen at the end of a unit in Math and Science and are rooted in the examination of language. The bridge activity provides an opportunity to examine the language differences and similarities after the content has been learned.

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I like the concept/idea of the bridge to make language more comprehensible.

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I intend to implement a more robust word wall, distinguishing between English and Spanish vocabulary.

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I learned different ways to teach the bridge lesson.

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Isabel Alvarado                                           I realized I have to update my word walls and I have to start planning to help my students build the bridge at the end of each unit.                               I appreciate that you provided us with many pictures as an example of how components should be implemented.

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Isabel Alvarado                                           I realized I have to update my word walls and I have to start planning to help my students build the bridge at the end of each unit.                               I appreciate that you provided us with many pictures as an example of how components should be implemented.

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I learn about learning tools such as word walls contact board print rich class

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One thing I learned is that the Spanish word Wall should look different than the English word Wall.

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One thing I learned is that the Spanish word Wall should look different than the English word Wall.

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Bridging is such a great way to connect the content n both languages to reinforce the concepts and in my experience, sudents enjoy learning in both languages.

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I am going to implement the new concept of word walls, Spanish.

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I like the fact that we are bridging the lessons after each unit to help transfer one language to the other.

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It was very interesting and important to make sure our English word wall and Spanish word wall are different. It was a great review of sheltered instruction. The importance of visuals in all subjects.

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I have used content boards before but I like that we will be able to bridge content in our classrooms this year. I loved the visual board examples that were provided. I will use the components of dual language in my classroom.

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I’m so glad the print rich environment was included as a reminder. We often forget to have our new teachers/classrooms label for student achievement and awareness.

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Great refresher course to make sure I am supporting my students. This course reinforced the importance of word walls and visuals.

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I made connections with Sheltered Instruction framework and the Dual Language framework. It is interesting how it all intertwines and supports the learning.

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What are some of the most interesting discoveries you made while going through this section of the training? Something interesting I found about this online training was that we can incorporate and use sheltered instruction in a DL classroom. What are the tools you are implementing in your classroom? The tools given by the dual language team.

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One interesting thing I learned from this course is to apply Sheltered Instruction Steps in a face-to-face or digital
classroom setting aligned with the Dual Language Program to make content comprehensible and develop academic
language.

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The progression of the ways that rooms are labeled as the students move into upper grades.

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KG
Bridging the unit is an excellent way to support the different learning styles of the students!

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GREAT content boards - lots of great ideas to implement in the classrooms

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Discoveries: The importance of doing the bridge strategy at the end of the lesson. How word walls differ and how the Spanish word wall should look like in lower grade levels.

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Discoveries: The importance of doing the bridge strategy at the end of the lesson. How word walls differ and how the Spanish word wall should look like in lower grade levels.

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The tools that I have been implementing are word walls, content boards, and a print rich environment.

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I like the way word walls are changing this year.

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Incorporating shelter instructions and how it helps to make content comprehensible.  

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Incorporating shelter instructions and how it helps to make content comprehensible.  

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I am excited to bridge the lessons after each unit. I will also work on the sound word walls and improve the content boards.

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I liked the perspective of having different word walls for the different languages. The notion of Spanish being the language that the student has to fade out is obsolete. Elevating the Spanish language by giving to it specific features is a great idea.

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Gonna try setting up effective, differentiated literacy stations to help close the chasm.

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The training was a great tool to refresh or learned what I am missing. For example, I need to implement my Literacy Library Online. I liked how it is displayed for students. And I am mainly implementing most of the Dual Language Program. For example: Language of the Day, Word Walls, Language of Instruction, and Labels.

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The importance of the 7 components of the DL for the acquisition and development of the languages ​​and the academic content of the students. Rearranging my wall of Spanish words to make it more useful for students.

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Bridging content for the students help them bridge from one language to the other. This is especially beneficial to their vocabulary connections.

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Incorporating Sheltered instruction strategies supports DL. I will be incorporating this strategies in daily activities.

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Incorporating Sheltered instruction strategies supports DL. I will be incorporating this strategies in daily activities.

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One interesting thing I learned from this course is that Spanish and English word walls should not look the same.

I will implement the bridge in Math and Science at the end of the unit.

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The importance of labeling everything in Spanish and English. I will definitely be implementing visuals and word walls in my classroom especially because my pre-K students can benefit from it.

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One thing I am excited about doing is bridging the lessons at the end of the unit. This will reinforce concepts and benefit my newcomers. 

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One thing I am excited about doing is bridging the lessons at the end of the unit. This will reinforce concepts and benefit my newcomers. 

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One of the tools that I am implementing in my classroom is the Spanish word wall and bridging the lessons at the end of each unit.

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I learned that Word Walls are suppossed to be differernt in Spanish and English this year. In my grade level (Pre-K) we are still doing them in alfabetical order because learning letters and identifying initial sounds are very important. I'm eager to hear more about Word Walls in Pre-K.

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Its very interesting how GISD implements a Bridge at the end of each unit rather than each week. Thanks for all the support from the DL department. 

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Its very interesting how GISD implements a Bridge at the end of each unit rather than each week. Thanks for all the support from the DL department. 

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This year I will be implementing the content word wall to help the students with vocabulary and visuals. What I found helpful was doing the bridge lesson at the end of the unit.

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I will certainly refer to the Components reference page as a refresher and to access the great resources linked on it. Thank you!

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I found myself agreeing with the 7 components of the Dual Language program and how it benefits our students academically. Some tools I have been using this year are the content boards and posting the anchor charts and student work. 

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I found myself agreeing with the 7 components of the Dual Language program and how it benefits our students academically. Some tools I have been using this year are the content boards and posting the anchor charts and student work. 

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I found very helpful the explanation about the benefits of the Dual Language. I love the new way we will use the word wall for the  Spanish language. Thank you for the visuals. 

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I found very helpful the explanation about the benefits of the Dual Language. I love the new way we will use the word wall for the  Spanish language. Thank you for the visuals. 

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E.B.

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Word Walls, Sound Walls, Academic content in both languages.

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Language and vocabulary are critical to literacy and academic success for ALL students. Content walls and word walls can be an effective way to increase academic vocabulary and overall achievement for ELL students and Native English speakers.

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Great refresher! Sheltered instruction supports the delivery of a
language-rich, grade-level content area instruction in all languages in a manner that
is comprehensible to the learners. It is best practice.

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I love the academic word wall. It helps the students understand the Content vocabulary for the Unit.

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I liked that our word walls will be a little different this year. I think it is important to be purposeful in putting up words that students struggle with or that have special rules or patterns.