Seventh International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education

Symposia Session

Mutliple

All

This symposium pointedly convenes a group of specialized professionals to discuss the multifaceted topic of preparing dual language and immersion (DLI) teachers. Panelists represent university, district, state, and international teacher educators to share perspectives on critical details for consideration while educating and supporting preservice and in-service teachers for the complexities of DLI classroom instruction. Explored are university-school district partnerships, school-district professional development for in-service teachers, the creation of national standards for DLI teacher preparation, and other practices related to preservice and in-service teacher preparation. Special attention is given to the sub-topic of the importance of using culturally and linguistically authentic academic materials with dual language learners, notably those from Indigenous communities. Symposium presenters will first share insights from their respective projects and experiences. These short presentations will be followed by discussion among presenters and audience members around critical questions related to teacher preparation.

Symposium Participants:

Michael Bacon – Portland Public Schools, Portland, Oregon and Esperanza De La Vega, Portland State University

Nicolette Grant, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Joan Lachance – University of North Carolina - Charlotte

T.J. Ó Ceallaigh – Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, Ireland

Diane J. Tedick and Corinne Mathieu – University of Minnesota