Presentation at National Association of Bilingual Education 2006

1. The Dual Language
Professional
Dr. Carmen L. Lamboy
Prof. Luis J. Zayas
Dr. Luis A. Burgos
Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez

2. Who we are
Ana G. Méndez University System
School for Professional Studies
Accelerated Learning Program
Dual Language Accelerated Learning

3. The Need for Dual Language
Professionals

4. • 58% increase in the Latino population in the United
States (1990-2000)
– Largest and fastest growing minority group
– 20% of the US population will be Latino by 2020
The Need for Dual Language
Professionals
US Bureau of the Census, 2000

5. The Need for Dual Language
Professionals
• Purchasing power of Latinos has reached $700,000
million (US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce)
• Globalization and international trade
– Free trade agreements between the United States
and Latin America (México, Chile, Central
America, Dominican Republic)

6. The Need for Dual Language
Professionals
• Educated bilingual professionals have more
and better employment opportunities
– Florida study indicates that they make an average
of $7,000 more annually
Creating Florida's Multilingual, Global Workforce, 2000
UF, UM & FLDOE

7. The Need for Dual Language
Professionals
• Latinos represent 15% of the US
population-
–Only 10% of university students
US Bureau of the Census, 2000

8. The Dual Language Model in
Higher Education

9. Our Mission – Our Model
Professional
Proficiency
Fluency
•Social
•Personal
Use of both languages and both cultures for
professional proficiency.
L2L1

10. Five Basic Elements
• Placement testing in both languages
• Development of both languages through
coursework (4 levels)
• Use of both languages in all content courses
• Computerized language lab for skill
development
• Bilingual Faculty and Staff

11. Definition
• A Dual Language
Professional will
demonstrate professional
competencies confidently in
their field of study in
Spanish and English.

12. Confidently

13. Conceptual InterpersonalCommunication
Professional Competencies
SKILLS
Language

14. Professional Competencies
Conceptual Skills:
1. Generate Ideas
2. Create Projects
3. Analyze/Interpret
Data
4. Critical Thinking
5. Synthesis

15. Professional Competencies
Language Skills:
1. Spelling & Grammar
2. Translates
3. Summarizes Information
4. Use of Varied Vocabulary
5. Technical Jargon
6. Reads & Understands

16. Professional Competencies
Communication Skills:
1. Making Coherent
Presentations (reports,
proposals)
2. Support Opinions
3. Express Ideas (hypothetical
& situational)

17. Professional Competencies
Interpersonal Skills
1. Team-work,
cooperative/collaborative
2. Interpersonal Interaction

18. Professional Competencies Skills
and Objectives

19. Competency Matched to Objectives
A DLP will be able to develop
ideas in order to address
problems in an effective way.
1
Generate Ideas
ObjectivesProfessional
Competencies
Skills

20. Objectives Matched to Competency
After reading a selection, a DLP will be able
to summarize the main ideas using correct
grammar and spelling in English and
Spanish.
6,8,11
Spelling &
Grammar
Summarizing
Information
Reads &
Understands
ObjectivesProfessional
Competencies
Skills

21. Conceptual Skills #5 Synthesis
MDLPs will submit proposals with
innovative solutions such as
charts, diagrams, etc.
in two languages.
BA Management – Synthesis
Given a work-related problem,
the DLP will propose an
innovative solution through
integration of new
information with current
knowledge in
Spanish and English.

22. Skills:
Conceptual
Language
Communication
#1 Generate Ideas
#9 Use of Varied Vocabulary
#10 Technical Jargon
#14 Express Ideas
The ADLP will be able to write
clear and accurate reports using
specialized technology
in both languages.
BA Accounting – Several
Given a work-related
problem scenario, the DLP
will compose an essay
proposing a solution using
a variety of vocabulary,
including technical jargon
in an appropriate manner.

23. Interpersonal
Skills
#16 Interpersonal
Interaction
The TDLP will be able
to establish a dialogue
with somebody else in
English or Spanish coherently
and without code switch.
BA Tourism – Interpersonal
Given short dialogues,
the DLP will
adequately paraphrase
the content of what
each party states
in English and Spanish.

24. Conceptual Skills #1 Generate ideas
A DLP will generate
ideas in order to
solve problems
effectively
After analyzing two
classroom situations- one in
English and one in
Spanish- EDLP will develop
strategies and action plans
in the corresponding language
BA Elementary Education –
Generate Ideas

25. How do we achieve this?
• Strictly follow 50/50 formula
• Modules
– Specify language to be used in each workshop,
assignments and evaluations
– General information in both languages
– Workshops in the language that will be used in that
workshop

26. EDUC 355
Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation of the
Educational Process
• Activities
– Students are required to complete a Case-Study
Diagnostic Profile (Spanish)
– Students are requested to design a remedial plan
for a student (English)

27. EDUC 355
• Assessment Example Middle Point
Assessment (Program Level)
– Designed by Faculty Experts
– Rubrics and Evaluation Criteria developed
specifically to measure program outcomes and
language outcomes
– “Graded” by other Faculty Experts (not facilitator
of the course)

28. Activities, Accomplishments and
Lessons Learned
The Orlando Experience

29. Metro Orlando
University Center (MOUC)
• Accelerated Dual Language studies for adults
– Associate Degrees (2)
– Bachelor Degrees (12)
– Masters Degrees(5)
• Enrollment growth
– 152 - Academic year 2003
– 645 – Academic year 2005

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MODULES
RESOURCES
Instructional Resources

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Class
Management
Group
Interactions
Student
Evaluation
Faculty and Classroom

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Self-Evaluation
Language Confidence

34. Questions
Thank you.
Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez

35. Contact Information:
Dr. Carmen L. Lamboy,
lamboy@suagm.edu
Prof. Luis J. Zayas,
lzayas@suagm.edu
Dr. Luis A. Burgos,
lburgos@suagm.edu
Sistema Universitario Ana G. Méndez