Dual Language Specialization
The Dual Language Specialization is “added value” on an Oregon-issued teaching license. It is an optional indication of specialized preparation and expertise in the area of dual language bilingual education. The Dual Language Specialization indicates the educator has demonstrated exceptional knowledge, skills and dispositions in dual language pedagogy and practice. The Dual Language Specialization meets standards set by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC.)
Dual Language Specialization Program Outcomes
The Dual Language Specialization program course work and clinical experiences have been designed for candidates to demonstrate competencies listed in the Oregon TSPC standards for the Oregon Dual Language Specialization (OAR 584-420-0630.)
Standard 1: Language. The dual language teacher knows, understands, and applies theories of first and second language acquisition to their practice. They can communicate in both languages at a high level of proficiency to carry out their instructional and professional responsibilities.
Standard 2: Culture. The dual language teacher knows, understands, and uses major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the role of culture, cultural groups, and identity to construct a supportive learning environment for all dual language students.
Standard 3: Planning. Implementing, and Managing Instruction. The dual language teacher knows, understands, and uses evidence-based practices and strategies related to planning, implementing, and managing instruction in dual language classrooms.
Standard 4: Assessment. The dual language teacher should understand the complexity of assessment to inform instruction for students’ learning in multiple languages. Dual language teachers know how to assess language skills, literacy, and content in both languages of instruction.
Standard 5: Professionalism. The dual language teacher knows and understands current and emerging trends in educational research. The dual language teacher acts as a resource and advocate for multilingualism and collaborates with students, their families, the school community, and educational professionals to meet the needs of multilingual students.
Standard 6: Community and Family Engagement. The dual language teacher knows, understands, and uses principles, theories, research, and applications related to the role of family and community engagement to construct a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students.
Dual Language Specialization Requirements - 27 credit hours
Language Proficiency: Dual Language Specialization undergraduate students are required to demonstrate language proficiency by completing a double major in education and the target language (recommended), completing a minor in the target language, or by achieving a level of Advance Mid or higher on the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI.)
In addition to the course requirements outlined below, the undergraduate Dual Language Specialization requires a study abroad experience in a country where the target language is spoken. This requirement may be waived if the student achieves a level of Advance Mid or higher on the Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI.)
| ED 404 | School, Parent, and Community Relations | 3 |
| ED 407 | Dual Language Education | 3 |
| ED 409 | Methods and Materials for Teaching ESOL | 3 |
| ED 410 | Linguistics | 3 |
| ED 413 | Dual Language/Bilingual Instruction & Assessment | 3 |
| ED 415 | Dual Language Bilingual Practicum | 3 |
| ED 469 | ESOL Practicum P-12 | 3 |
| ED 481 | Language, Literacy & Culture | 3 |
ED 415: Students enroll in
ED 415 Dual Language Bilingual Practicum for two semesters, six credit hours total.