Discussion Topic

Students should answer the following prompts:

Reflecting on one of the sample curriculum units provided in module materials, or curriculum from your own schooling or teaching, consider how well it reflects best practices in bilingual curriculum design. For this discussion:

1. Provide an overview of the unit topic, components, and learning objectives.
2. Assess unit alignment across standards, objectives, learning materials, learning activities, and assessments.
3. Analyze how the unit reflects best design practices, such as backwards design, thematic instruction, and inclusion of authentic texts.
4. Reflect on how the unit could be improved, and share one or two take-aways for your own work on the Bilingual Unit Plan Assignment draft.

Module 6: Activities & Assignments

Activities to Complete

Note that you will find all the activities listed below (with the exception of the textbook) within this module including: articles, videos, quizzes, discussions, and assignments.

REQUIRED READINGS & RESOURCES

• READ: Chapter 7: Unit-level instructional design in Tedick, D. J., & Lyster, R. (2020). Scaffolding Language Development in Immersion and Dual Language Classrooms. .
• READ: Chapter 3: Curriculum and instruction in Reyes, S. A., & Kleyn, T. (2010). Teaching in two languages: A guide for K-12 bilingual educators. .
• REVIEW: CUNY-NYSIEB (2014). . OR (2019).
• PREVIEW: New York State Education Department: Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (2022). Lesson Planning Part 1 From Unit Plan to Lesson Plans: Putting the Pieces Together [Webinar]. YouTube. See also the .
• READ (Spanish): Chapter 4: Planning the strategic use of two languages in textbook Beeman, K., & Urow, C. (2013). Teaching for biliteracy: Strengthening bridges between languages. .
• READ (Chinese): Chapter 3: For disciplinary biliteracy: lesson plan model in Sung, K. (Ed.). (2024). Chinese-English dual language immersion programs: Content area instruction, learners, and evaluations. .
• REVIEW (Chinese): Utah Dual Language Immersion. . AND .

Lesson Planning Part 1 From Unit Plan to Lesson Plans: Putting the Pieces Together