Dual Language Instruction

Supporting ELLs through multillingual instruction

Assignments that include the use of multiple languages

Bilingual advertisements

Journal entries

Working with peers who speak the same language

Supports student conversation and building of understanding of the topics

Supports student success by allowing them to use their knowledge in their first language to reach higher levels of engagement and achievement

Supporting the use of multiple languages in and out of the classroom

Through interactions with the student

Encouraging conversations in different languages

Utilizing tools like Google Translate to facilitate conversations with teachers and peers

Learning basic words/phrases in students' first languages

Through interactions with families

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

Asking for family involvement in cultural celebrations in the classroom

Supports cognitive development in all students

For ELLs, supports confidence and language learning through supportive and culturally responsive educational practices

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