Leadership Considerations for Beginning a Chinese Immersion Program: Lessons Learned Implementing the Utah Method
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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.