Bilingual Education
Multiculturalism is a substantial part of living in a diverse country, such as the United States. According to the United States Census Bureau, inhabitants of the United States speak a total of 382 different languages. Language adds to the diversity of the country. Due to the various types of languages spoken in the United States, being bilingual has become a necessity. Parents play a major role in their children’s education. Encouraging students to learn another language can become extremely beneficial for the student in the long-run. Having the ability to speak multiple languages makes students more marketable when applying for jobs, can encourage individuals to learn a new culture , and help students better their education. Typically,
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Introducing a new language to a child at a young age will help the child acquire information easily and memorize the language. According to The Associated Press, 66 percent of the world’s children are raised bilingual. Nationwide, bilingualism has become a necessity. The United States continues to grow, increasing its population and adapting more diverse cultures. In 1968, a law was established to support the needs of bilingual education, known as the Bilingual Education Act. The federal government granted more funding to schools to provide developmental programs, staff training, and program maintenance. Introducing a second language to students who are native in English should begin lessons during toddler or kindergarten years of school. Developing the skills of learning a second language is not useful if students are not practicing those skills on a daily basis. It is imperative that parents support their children while learning another language. It would be useful for parents to learn the same language as their children because it provides more opportunities for students to have someone to practice with at home. In the essay “Aria,” Rodriguez states Supporters of “bilingual education today imply that students like me miss a great deal by not being taught in their family's language.” Having the ability to speak a second language in and outside the home is beneficial for students who seek acceptance from peers. Learning another language can assist students with academic
Introducing a new language to a child at a young age will help the child acquire information easily and memorize the language. According to The Associated Press, 66 percent of the world’s children are raised bilingual. Nationwide, bilingualism has become a necessity. The United States continues to grow, increasing its population and adapting more diverse cultures. In 1968, a law was established to support the needs of bilingual education, known as the Bilingual Education Act. The federal government granted more funding to schools to provide developmental programs, staff training, and program maintenance. Introducing a second language to students who are native in English should begin lessons during toddler or kindergarten years of school. Developing the skills of learning a second language is not useful if students are not practicing those skills on a daily basis. It is imperative that parents support their children while learning another language. It would be useful for parents to learn the same language as their children because it provides more opportunities for students to have someone to practice with at home. In the essay “Aria,” Rodriguez states Supporters of “bilingual education today imply that students like me miss a great deal by not being taught in their family's language.” Having the ability to speak a second language in and outside the home is beneficial for students who seek acceptance from peers. Learning another language can assist students with academic