Dual Language Immersion Padlet by Mia Connell

What is a Dual Language Immersion Program?

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"Dual language programs use two languages for literacy and content instruction for all students. In the United States, programs use English and a partner language, often Spanish. The programs provide the same academic content and address the same standards as other educa- tional programs. They provide instruction in the two languages over an extended period of time, from kindergarten through at least fifth grade. In- struction is in the partner language at least 50% of the time."( Center for Applied Linguistics, para. 1)

Reference: Center for Applied Linguistics. (n.d.). Two Way Immersion Education: The Basics. Retrieved from https://www.cal.org/twi/toolkit/PI/Basics_Eng.pdf

Types of Dual Language Immersion Programs:

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"Developmental, or maintenance, bilingual programs: These enroll primarily students who are native speakers of the partner language.
Two-way (bilingual) immersion programs: These enroll a balance of native English speakers and native speakers of the partner language.
Foreign language immersion, language immersion or one-way immersion: These enroll primarily native English speakers.
Heritage language programs: These mainly enroll students who are dominant in English but whose parents, grandparents, or other ancestors spoke the partner language." (Diverse Language Education Network, para. 3)

Reference :Diverse Language Education Network. (n.d.). What is dual language education? Retrieved October 22, 2024, from https://www.dlenm.org/who-we-are/what-is-dual-language-education/

Benefits and Outcomes of Dual Language Immersion:

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Reference: Delaware Department of Education. (n.d.). Benefits and outcomes of dual language immersion. Retrieved October 22, 2024, from https://education.delaware.gov/legacy/home/instruction-and-assessment/standards-and-instruction/world-language-welcome/delaware-dual-language-immersion/benefits-and-outcomes-of-dual-language-immersion/

Developmental, or maintenance, bilingual programs:

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Key Features:

Language Preservation: Focus on maintaining the students' first language while learning a second language, promoting cultural identity.
Balanced Instruction: Instruction is provided in both languages, often with the goal of achieving academic proficiency in each.
Cognitive Benefits: Research suggests that bilingualism can enhance cognitive flexibility, problem-solving skills, and overall academic performance.
Inclusive Environment: They foster an inclusive classroom where students of varying language backgrounds can learn together.

Reference: Fiveable. (n.d.). Maintenance bilingual education. Retrieved October 22, 2024, from https://library.fiveable.me/key-terms/psychology-language/maintenance-bilingual-education

Two Way Immersion Programs:

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Reference: San Jose Unified School District. (n.d.). Two-way bilingual immersion (TWBI). Retrieved October 22, 2024, from https://www.sjusd.org/learning/programs/twbi

Foreign Language Immersion Programs:

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Reference: Minnesota Center for Reading Research. (2007). Bridging research and practice in language education. CARLA: Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition. https://archive.carla.umn.edu/immersion/acie/vol10/BridgeFeb07.pdf

Heritage Language Programs:

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Reference: CUNY ILETC. (n.d.). Who are heritage learners? Retrieved October 22, 2024, from https://iletc.commons.gc.cuny.edu/materials-resources/writing-proficiency-of-heritage-learners-home/who-are-heritage-learners/

Dual Language Learner Data:

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Reference:New America. (2023). A new look at dual language learner data gaps. https://www.newamerica.org/education-policy/briefs/a-new-look-at-dual-language-learner-data-gaps/

Advantages and Disadvantages

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This link talks about the history, advantages, disadvantages, drawbacks, etc.

Reference: Pilz, Kaitlyn l. (2018). Advantages and Drawbacks in Spanish Immersion: A Literature Review (Publication No. 1041) [Master's thesis, St. Cloud State University]. St. Cloud State University Repository. https://repository.stcloudstate.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1041&context=ed_etds#:~:text=The%20drawbacks%20of%20being%20part,community%20and%20with%20their%20family.

What to know:

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reference: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. (n.d.). Dual language education: What families should know. Washington State. Retrieved October 23, 2024, from https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/access-opportunity-education/migrant-and-multilingual-education/multilingual-education-program/dual-language-education-and-resources/dual-language-education-what-families-should-know

Effective Strategies

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Reference: Duran, L. (2016). Practical and proven strategies for teaching young dual language learners [Chapter 4]. Early Childhood Webinars. https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Chapter-4_Practical-and-Proven-Strategies-for-Teaching-Young-Dual-Language-Learners.pdf