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

Paper/Best Practice Session (1 hour)

Multiple

One-Way Second/Foreign Language Immersion
Co-Official/Regional Language Immersion
Two-Way Bilingual Immersion
One-Way Developmental Bilingual Education
Indigenous Language Immersion

Pre-K
Elementary (K-5)
Middle School/Junior High
High School
Post-Secondary

Identifying the characteristics of effective second/ foreign-language teaching is an important goal. Teachers, researchers, parents, and school administrators want what is best for the students whose learning they are trying to encourage and facilitate. Naturally, we look for generalizations about how languages have been successfully learned and taught so that we can implement best practices in every classroom. Some research findings seem to lead to recommendations for classroom practice. However, it is essential to recognize the paramount importance of local teachers, students, and learning contexts when we seek to "apply" research findings.