Dual Language Instructional Practice

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

• Discuss the features of different programs that address bilingualism, including the affordances and challenges, within the context of teaching elementary-aged students.
• Apply understanding of using dual language instruction to develop bilingualism and biliteracy practices to teaching strategies, with consideration of second language learning and identity.
• Evaluate teaching materials and methods to be used within a dual language setting.
• Design and implement teaching strategies that address the development of language and literacy in two languages.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure	Percentage/Points
Teams Meetings: Attendance and participation in synchronous class meetings	40 points
Online Assignments: Completion of online assignments completed outside of Teams meetings	30 points
Reading Dialogues: Responses to class readings completed online with a response partner.	15 points
Professional Learning Assignment: Choose from a list of options to complete by the end of the semester.	15 points

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
93-100	A
90-92	A-
87-89	B+
83-86	B
80-82	B-
77-79	C+
73-76	C
70-72	C-
67-69	D+
63-66	D
60-62	D-
<62	F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance at all Teams meetings is expected for the full 2 hours. Points will be deducted for each missed meeting or for arriving tardy or leaving early. Students are expected to participate in meetings

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

• Hamayan, E., Genesee, F., & Cloud, N. (2013). Dual Language Instruction from A to Z: Practical Guidance for Teachers and Administrators.  Heinemann.
• Mora, J.K., & Dorta-Duque de Reyes, S. (2025). Biliteracy and Cross-Cultural Teaching: A Framework for Standards-Based Transfer Instruction in Dual Language Programs. Brookes.