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Learning in two languages--
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2nd grade Spanish Dual Language Program
Farmdale Elementary an International Baccaloreate World School
Welcome to our classroom!
We are a Dual Language Spanish classroom.
Together with Mrs. Eckert, we are a community of learners who strive to become bi-literate. We use Spanish and English to learn about our world, and how to be world changers.
Mrs. Eckert and I are the 2nd grade team for the Dual Language Program at Farmdale Elementary. We will work closely together to promote and develop a community of International Baccalaureate (IB) learners who learn the 2nd grade curriculum, all in two languages.
As the Dual program 2nd grade group, we rotate every day through the Spanish and English classrooms. Our goal is to implement 50% of our Language Arts time in each language daily!! This doesn’t mean that we will repeat any content or lessons, nor that our second graders will get half of the required second grade instruction.
We will use strategies to help students transfer the content they learn in one language to the other, and not rely on translation to help them. What is learned in one language builds upon what is seen in the other classroom. At the same time students in the Dual Program grow as learners in their first language, they grow in proficiency and acquisition of their second language.
Students grow as second language learners, whether it is Spanish or English. We find students' strengths in order to challenge and encourage them to be stretched in their own learning.
The Dual Program is a rigorous and demanding program. We are proud of our students; Everyday they are challenged to step out of their comfort zone for part of the day, while growing as second language learners. This is challenging and at times scary and emotional endeavor! However, this is possible, because everyday, they are nurtured as learners and are able to feel successful and motivated to work and excel in their first language.
If you have any questions about the Dual Program or how our classroom works, don't hesitate to contact me. You can also read more about the LAUSD Dual Language Program.
Contact me:
E-mail me
- More information about the Dual Language Program
- Mas informacion sobre el programa Dual Language.pdf
Copyright © Veronica T. McLane
Farmdale Elementary, and IB World School
2660 RUTH SWIGGETT DR
LOS ANGELES, CA 90032
Phone: 323-222-6659
Fax: 323-222-9693
Office Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm