This institute will examine the research related to the essential qualities of critically conscious dual language educators. Additionally, presenters will engage participants in a critical examination of the four tenets: Ideology, Pedagogy, Access, and Equity to demonstrate how these critical tenets are manifested in dual language classrooms and schools. The goal is to allow educators to go beyond the standards fetish into a deep and reflective analysis of their professional knowledge and expertise in attaining equity for all students. Implications for the implementation of Proposition 58 will be addressed in this session.
Dr. Ana Hernández is Associate Professor of Multilingual and Multicultural Education and Coordinator of the Bilingual Authorization Program and Dual Language Certificate in the School of Education at CA State University San Marcos. Also Project ACCEPT Director - a National Professional... Read More →