Leadership Considerations for Beginning a Chinese Immersion Program: Lessons Learned Implementing the Utah Method
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3. Utah’s Immersion Model
50% of Instruction in Target Language
Content areas: Math, Science & Social Studies,
Literacy
50% of Instruction in English = English Language
Arts
Target Language used 100% in immersion
classroom
Recommended Curriculum and Assessment
State-sponsored Professional Development
4. Leadership Strategies
(Hall & Hord, 2006)
Create a Context Supportive of Change
Develop and Articulate a Shared Vision
Plan and Provide Resources
Invest in Professional Learning
Check on Progress and Provide Continuous
Assistance
5. Supportive Context
(Handout pp. 5-10)
Community Interest
District Approval
School Staff Support
Parent Enthusiasm
Student Relevance
Collaborative Processes
6. Shared Vision
(Handout pp. 11-12)
Why Immersion?
Educational and Cognitive Benefits
School and Community Renewal
(Cloud, Genesse, & Hamayan, 2000)
Why Chinese?
Economic and Socio-Cultural Benefits
Over a Billion Reasons why!
Build Collective Understanding
7. Resources
(Handout pp.13-26)
Advertise and Recruit Students
Application Forms
Registration Process
Teaching Material
Classroom Supplies
Qualified and Quality Teachers
8. Professional Learning
(Handouts pp. 27-29)
Site Visits to Successful Immersion Programs
Team Planning of Curriculum and Instruction,
Management and Expectations, etc.
On-going Professional Development
9. Continuous Assistance
Implement with Fidelity
Embed Collaborative Teams
Parent Orientation and Conferences
Seek Input on Program’s Progress
Manage Expectations/Perceptions of the Program
10. References
Hall, G. E., & Hord, S. M. (2006). Implementing
change: Patterns, principals, and potholes. San
Francisco, CA: Pearson Education, Inc.
Cloud, N., Genesee, F., & Hamayan, E. (2000). Dual
language instruction: A handbook for enriched
education. Boston, MA: Heinle.