¿Y Ahora Qué? Interest Convergence and Hope through Provision, Promotion, and Partnerships in Two-Way Dual Language Programs
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| Title: | ¿Y Ahora Qué? Interest Convergence and Hope through Provision, Promotion, and Partnerships in Two-Way Dual Language Programs |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Mitch Ingram (ORCID |
| Source: | Journal of Multilingual Education Research. 2024-2025 13:51-82. |
| Availability: | New York State Association for Bilingual Education. 726 Broadway 5th Floor, New York, NY 10003. Tel: 718-817-5875; e-mail: jmer@fordham.edu; Web site: https://fordham.bepress.com/jmer/ |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 34 |
| Publication Date: | 2025 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Critical Theory, Bilingual Education Programs, Immersion Programs, Spanish Speaking, Hispanic American Students, Preservice Teachers, Educational Benefits, White Students, Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, English (Second Language), English, Native Language, Equal Education, Teacher Educators, Teacher Education Programs, Teacher Collaboration |
| Geographic Terms: | Texas |
| ISSN: | 2153-4799 |
| Abstract: | As Two-Way Dual Language Programs continue in their nascent stages in the United States, some teachers, administrators, and researchers have reported issues of interest convergence. This construct refers to a Critical Theory principle that proposes alignment between the interests of whites and marginalized groups for a perceived common benefit, but whites stand to profit. In this article, two researchers work alongside a bilingual pre-service teacher to highlight three examples that illustrate this principle: (1) the business of learning a language, (2) Latin@ Spanish-speaking students used as resources, and (3) the gentrification of bilingual education. Beyond the diagnosis of such dilemmas, we offer a preliminary framework and propose some tenets of hope to overcome any such asymmetries that can exist when interested families from different social locations agree to collaborate in the journey of dual language education for their children. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1469270 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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