"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