Dual Language Instruction
Supporting the use of multiple languages in and out of the classroom
Supports cognitive development in all students
Supports native English speakers by creating new neural language pathways and encouraging them to step outside their comfort zone
Supports multicultural appreciation, understanding, and community building
For ELLs, supports confidence and language learning through supportive and culturally responsive educational practices
Through interactions with families
Asking for family involvement in cultural celebrations in the classroom
Encouraging multilingual conversations at home, not just in first or second language
Encourages maintaining first language while also practicing second language in a more comfortable environment
Through interactions with the student
Learning basic words/phrases in students' first languages
Encouraging conversations in different languages
Utilizing tools like Google Translate to facilitate conversations with teachers and peers
Supporting ELLs through multillingual instruction
Supports student success by allowing them to use their knowledge in their first language to reach higher levels of engagement and achievement
Working with peers who speak the same language
Supports student conversation and building of understanding of the topics
Assignments that include the use of multiple languages
Journal entries
Bilingual advertisements
