Some issues that have related to the debate over bilingual education are if they should have dual language programs in schools. These programs give instructions in students’ native language, and English is the goal of developing proficiency in both languages. They will spend half a day with their native language and the other half of the day in English. This helps grow and create a positive impact on all students’ development. There is higher ELA and narrowing of the achievement gap for school with the dual language programs. Some people believe they are taking too much time out of the day with these programs, but they are truly helping all students.
Immigrants are voluntarily leaving their country and becoming a permanent resident. Whereas, refuses are a special group of immigrants who are voluntarily leaving their country because it is not safe. The cultural …show more content…
Schools were finding ways around this and began to adopt models of the dual-language programs. Not only are there setbacks with the schools, but there are setbacks with the parents. There are Spanish-speaking families that prefer their children are focusing on English-only in school because they will learn Spanish at home. Although, there is becoming a growing interest with these families and the programs. Advocating for these programs, parents are starting to enroll their children.
The understanding of culture and diversity of students matter to me as a teacher because with these diverse communities, teachers can take advantage to this by teaching them different culture backgrounds. Student can have a better understanding where other students have come from and know the background of their peers. Culture as an Iceberg is saying most cultural differences are out of conscious. There are many misunderstandings and conflicts because they are not being aware of
Immigrants are voluntarily leaving their country and becoming a permanent resident. Whereas, refuses are a special group of immigrants who are voluntarily leaving their country because it is not safe. The cultural …show more content…
Schools were finding ways around this and began to adopt models of the dual-language programs. Not only are there setbacks with the schools, but there are setbacks with the parents. There are Spanish-speaking families that prefer their children are focusing on English-only in school because they will learn Spanish at home. Although, there is becoming a growing interest with these families and the programs. Advocating for these programs, parents are starting to enroll their children.
The understanding of culture and diversity of students matter to me as a teacher because with these diverse communities, teachers can take advantage to this by teaching them different culture backgrounds. Student can have a better understanding where other students have come from and know the background of their peers. Culture as an Iceberg is saying most cultural differences are out of conscious. There are many misunderstandings and conflicts because they are not being aware of