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Sixth International Conference on Immersion and Dual Language Education: Connecting Research and Practice Across Contexts

del 20 al 22 de October del 2016

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Minneapolis, MN, USA

The Current State of Portuguese Biliteracy in the U.S.

sábado, el 22 de octubre de 2016 a las 11:15–12:15 CDT
Lake of the Isles
Session Type

Paper/Best Practice Session (1 hour)

Immersion/Partner Language(s)

Portuguese dual-language programs

Context/program model
One-Way Second/Foreign Language Immersion
Two-Way Bilingual Immersion
Level
Elementary (K-5)
Middle School/Junior High
Program Summary

What are the current programs dedicated to developing Portuguese biliteracy in the U.S.? What are some of the common challenges and aims of these programs? What are the main principles and content for Portuguese dual-immersion curriculum? This presentation aims to offer an overview of teaching Portuguese from Grades K-8.

Abstract/Description for Paper, Discussion, and Laptop Poster presentations

What are the current programs dedicated to developing Portuguese biliteracy in the U.S.? What are some of the common challenges and common aims of Portuguese dual-language programs? What are the main principles and contents for Portuguese dual-immersion curriculum? The presentation aims to offer and overview of teaching Portuguese for k-8 in the U.S. answering these questions related to program design and curriculum development. The session will discuss curriculum guidelines for teachers working in these programs exploring research-based contents and methods that are more efficient for teaching bilingual students. The session will also share project-based learning experiences of teaching Portuguese as a heritage language using authentic materials and through meaningful tasks.

Lead Presenter/organizer

Ivian Destro Boruchowski, Florida International University
Role/Title

Doctoral Student

State (in US) or Country

FL

Co-Presenters

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