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