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Seventh International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education

February 6–9, 2019

The Westin Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, USA

"Being both Content and Language Teachers" Successes and Challenges to Prepare Teachers for Dual Language and Immersion Contexts

Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 1:45 PM–2:45 PM EST
Tryon North (72)
Strand

Strand III: Program Design, Development and Evaluation

Immersion/Partner Language(s)

Not language specific

Level

Elementary (K-5)

Program Summary/Abstract Description

Dual language and immersion (DLI) teaching requires particular knowledge and pedagogical skills, yet DLI-specific teacher programs are scarce.  DLI specific, M.Ed. Program Coordinator will describe a new teacher education program serving practicing (yet unlicensed) DLI teachers and others new to the profession. Instructor, Clinical Supervisor and a Teacher-graduate will share successes and challenges to weaving in language-focus into curriculum and instruction. 

Co-presenters:

Andrew Klarman (Teacher/Graduate)

Alexander Giraldo (Graduate Student)

 

Lead Presenter

Stephanie J. Owen, University of Minnesota
Role/Title

Program Coordinator M.Ed. K-6 license with focus on Dual Language and Immersion

Co-Presenters

Alexander Giraldo, University of Minnesota (Graduate student)
Role/Title

DLI Clinical Supervisor

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