Dual Language Immersion Program 2017-18
Participate is committed “to bringing global education to all children!”
Participate Dual Language Programs in NC 1 3 2 1 2 1 1 8 1 4 2 1 1 1 Weldon City Asheboro City Kannapolis City 3 2 1 2 1 Programs Number of Schools 1 9 2 5 Elementary 56 schools ( 5 Mandarin) 1 2 1 Existing programs Middle 6 schools 4 New programs 17-18 2 4
What is a DLI program?
What is the difference? • Language immersion : teaching content area subject matter (math, reading, science, social studies) through the use of the target language. VS. • Foreign language instruction : teaching the grammar, vocabulary and structure of a second language.
Why DL program? • n d c o e S e g u a n g a L Academic • Achievement Cognitive Benefits Cultural Benefits •
Cognitive Cognitive Benefits Benefits • Rather than having two separate areas for different languages. The two languages are stored together and the knowledge is linked and can interact. (Cummins 2000: p.38)
d o n c S e Second Language Acquisition e a g u g a n L Source: https://impact.viflearn.com/eoy/#/student_impact_prof
Academic Achievement Academic Achievement Source: https://impact.viflearn.com/eoy/#/student_impact_slides
To Recap • The more you pay attention to language development, the more literate students become, and the greater their academic achievement.
Other Important Outcomes •Cultural enrichment •Pride, self-confidence, self-efficacy •Perseverance, “grit” •Validating family heritage •Value in competitive global marketplace •What the child envisions for his/her future
How does the DL program work? Grade Target Language English Kindergarten 90% 10% 1st Grade 90% 10% 2nd Grade 80% 20% 3rd Grade 75% 25% 4th Grade 75% 25% 5th Grade 75% 25%
How does the DL program work? Grade Target Language English Kindergarten 50% 50% 1st Grade 50% 50% 2nd Grade 50% 50% 3rd Grade 50% 50% 4th Grade 50% 50% 5th Grade 50% 50%
A day in the life... Communication Collaboration Critical Thinking Creativity
1 st Grade Small Group Literacy Center
DLI Support Program Curricular Monitoring and Instructional Support Support Training and PD Program Implementation
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