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Seventh International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education

du 6 au 9 February 2019

The Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA

P2: The 21st Century School: How and Why Dual Language Works for Everyone, PK-12

vendredi 8 février 2019 à 13:45–14:45 EST
Grand (1100)
Strand

Plenary Session

Immersion/Partner Language(s)

Dual language

Level

All

Program Summary/Abstract Description

Following a video introduction by Drs. Collier and Thomas the panelists will provide insights into research and classroom practice that expound on the following:

Dual language schooling through the full curriculum leads to dramatically increased academic achievement and graduation rates.

Dual language students of all ethnic and SES backgrounds, including English learners, experience greater cognitive development and higher student engagement, and they develop proficient bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural competence.

Dual language schooling is a vehicle for innovative teaching and administrative practices.

Panel:

Wilma Valero, former Director of English Learner Programs for U-46 Community School District, IL

Dr. Jennifer Steele, American University

Dr. Joan Lachance, University of North Carolina Charlotte

Michael Rodríguez, Director of Operations for Dual Language Education of New Mexico, founding Director for the Cien Aguas International School

Lead Presenter

Virginia P. Collier, Ph.D., George Mason Universtiy
Role/Title

Professor Emerita of Bilingual/Multicultural/ESL Education

Co-Presenters

Wayne P Thomas, Ph.D., George Mason University
Role/Title

Professor Emeritus of Research and Evaluation Methodology

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