Dual language : teaching and learning in two languages / Sonia W. Soltero.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Soltero, Sonia W.

Contributor:

James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Education, Bilingual--United States.

Education, Bilingual.

United States.

Physical Description:

xiv, 177 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Place of Publication:

Boston : Pearson/A and B, [2004]

Contents:

1 Dual Language and Bilingual Education 1

A Working Definition of Dual Language Education 2

Bilingual Education and Second Language Program Models 3

A Closer Look at Dual Language Education 11

2 Dual Language Program Models and Features 20

Dual Language Program Models 21

Program Fundamentals 25

Language Considerations 29

Language Grouping 37

3 Theoretical Constructs 45

Language Acquisition 46

Characteristics of Language Development 48

Second Language Acquisition 49

Bilingual and Sociocultural Perspectives 52

Literacy Development 54

4 Planning Considerations 59

Gathering Information 62

Writing a Strategic Plan 64

Additional Program Considerations 71

5 Dual Language into Practice 83

Learning Components 84

Teaching Components 89

6 Instructional Practices and Resources 103

Teaching and Learning Practice 103

Cooperative Grouping and Partner Strategies 105

Effective Teaching and Learning Strategies 112

Graphic Organizers 118

Instructional Resources 120

7 Building and Maintaining a Model Program 127

Consideration in Maintaining an Effective Program 128

Troubleshooting 136

Appendix A Children's Literature and Prek-8 Publishers 143

Appendix B Staff Development Videos 151

Appendix C Professional Organizations and Research Centers 155

Appendix D Instructional Software 157.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-171) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the James Hosmer Penniman Book Fund.

ISBN:

0205343813

OCLC:

52127467