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NABE 2001: Giving Children The World
February 20-24, 2001
Phoenix, Arizona

Dueling Models of Dual Language Instruction
Mora, Wink, and Wink
February 24, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Room: Yuma 24

Abstract: The purposes of this symposium are to (a) define and describe theoretical models of dual language instruction; (b) present research on implementation of each model; and (c) document the possibilities and pitfalls of program implementation within a sociocultural and political context.

Jill

The role of theoretical principles embodied in different models of dual language instruction.
Description of a system for categorizing various theoretical models.
A paradigm for examining the congruence, or match, between the theoretical model, teachers' beliefs, and actual classroom practices
The relationship of dual language models to Prop 227 in California.

Joan

Diverse models of dual language instruction.

Jill and Joan

Pitfalls of effective implementation of these models.

Jill and Joan

Ethnographic data from diverse settings document that even a sound theoretical model can be undermined without strong, visionary, theoretically-grounded leaders who are responsible for implementation.

Jill and Joan

Dawn's thesis conclusion.

Joan, Jill, and Participants
(a) Problem-posing to articulate answers to specific local implementation.
      To name
      To reflect critically.
      To act.
Freire, P. (1970). Pedagogy of the oppressed. New York: Seabury Press.

(b) Critical Praxis Framework: NoteT/M/R
      NoteTaking: Describe. What?
      NoteMaking: Interpret. Why?
      NoteRemaking: Transform. How?
Wink, J., & Putney. L.G. (in production). A vision of Vygotsky. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon/Longman. (1-800-852-8024; Order Information)

(c) The Mess
      Find a mess.
      Learn more about it.
      What could be some alternative approaches?
      Action plan and evaluation.
      Write a commitment statement.
      Name a new mess. . .
Wink, J. (2000). Critical pedagogy: Notes from the real world. NY: Addison Wesley Longman's. (1-800-852-8024; Order Information)

Jill Kerper Mora
San Diego State University
jmora@mail.sdsu.edu

Joan Wink
California State University Stanislaus
jwink@stan.csustan.edu

Dawn Wink
winkdawn@aol.com

To Reference This Web Page
Wink, J. NABE 2001: Dueling Models of Dual Language Instruction
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