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29.055 - Dual-Language Education and the Promise of Equal Educational Opportunity
Fri, April 28, 10:35am to 12:05pm, Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Floor: Fourth Floor, Crockett ASession Type: Symposium
Abstract
Abstract: Dual Language Programs have been found to be a promising approach to minimizing the achievement gap between English Learners and Native English Speakers. The papers in this session provide a comprehensive review of Dual Language programs including 1) a review of the last twenty years of research 2) case studies of Dual Language programs in early childhood programs and secondary programs, 3) case studies of Dual Language programs in NYC and 4) issues in the preparation of teachers for Dual Language programs. The Discussant will identify challenges to the implementation of Dual Language programs with fidelity, then open up the floor for questions and answers.
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Achieving the Promises of Dual-Language Education: Goals Achieved, Goals Overlooked, and Goals Reimagined - M. Beatriz Arias, Center for Applied Linguistics; Amy M. Markos, Arizona State University - Tempe
Early Childhood Dual Language - Kathryn Lindholm-Leary, San José State University
Dual Language in Secondary Settings - Ester J. de Jong, University of Florida; Carol Irene Bearse, Touro College
Teacher Preparation for Dual-Language Education - Barbara Kennedy, Center for Applied Linguistics
The History of Dual-Language Bilingual Education in New York City - Ofelia Garcia, Columbia University; Patricia Velasco, Queens College - CUNY; Kate Menken, Queens College and Graduate Center, City University of New York; Sara Vogel, The City University of New York