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Examines major trends and issues in world language education to argue that educators and policy makers must recognize the importance of making language learning a key part of school curriculum in order to help students thrive in the increasingly global community.
We live in a global community, and to be a full member of this community often requires speaking more than one language. Educators and policymakers must ask themselves: What does it mean to view language learning not as an elective but as a necessity for communicating and interacting with people around the world? The Essentials of World Languages, Grades K-12 answers this question and many more as it shows us Why world languages must be positioned as an essential part of a balanced curriculum and why the time is right for implementing change. When language instruction should begin and how language instruction should be delivered and assessed. How to redefine the role of the teacher and curriculum coordinator in language learning. How to set realistic expectations for students' second-language proficiency. How to design curriculum using assessment targets. Packed with information about major trends and issues in world language education, this book offers valuable curriculum resources to help educators design and implement flexible language programs that prepare children to live and work in an interconnected, global culture.
This book comes at the right time with answers for teachers, principals, and schools who want to be on the cutting edge of the effective use of technology, the internet, and teacher pedagogy.
Dual Language Essentials for Teachers and Administratorshas been widely used as a guide for planning and implementing dual language programs. The Second Edition provides the latest theory, research, and best practices by drawing on the experiences of administrators and teachers in successful one-way and two-way bilingual dual language programs. Readable and practical, this edition features: - video clips illustrating powerful and effective strategies in dual language classrooms - an explanation of translanguaging and the changing views of bilinguals and bilingualism - examples of teachers using translanguaging strategies - the addition of essentials for secondary dual language programs - an explanation of long- and short-term curriculum planning and implementation - a discussion of academic and social equity in dual language programs - a description of best practices in biliteracy instruction. Dual Language Essentials for Teachers and Administrators, Second Edition will be your essential guide for planning and implementing a dual language program.
Author : St. Louis Public Schools (Saint Louis, Mo.) Publisher : Page : pages File Size : 19,98 MB Release : 1997 Category : Language and languages ISBN :