7 Steps to Success in Dual Language Immersion - Lore Carrera-Carrillo - Bog

In 7 Steps to Success in Dual Language Immersion, you'll find answers to your broad questions about dual language teaching as well as a blueprint for implementation and instruction at the K-5 level that works. Lore Carrera-Carrillo and Annette Rickert Smith describe a step-by-step, start-to-finish model for teaching across the content areas in two languages. They guide you through all of the seven key steps, including: - creating a program overview- organizing classroom space- planning instruction- using exemplary teaching methods- teaching through hands-on activities- supporting instruction and accountability through assessment- building community support.In addition, they show you how exemplary programs work, and their instructional plan includes familiar formats such as balanced literacy, integrated thematic instruction, hands-on math and science lessons, and cooperative learning. Their ideas and resources will also help you secure the support of parents and community members whose help is vital to the long-term success of any two-way initiative.