To my question asking what the bilingual students’ strengths are‚ Melissa answered that she appreciates the diversity that her “ELLs(English language learners)” bring into the classroom including different experiences in their home countries and different background knowledge as the strengths that the students have. She said that the ELL’s mainstream English-speaking peers are very curious on their ELL peers and love to hear about their countries and why they are here. On the other hand‚ what Melissa
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different when it comes to language is hard for others to accept. Some bilingual students in a study reported that they felt isolated and discriminated against by fellow classmates who were perhaps native to the area they were in. Most immigrants find it very hard to fit in because they either speak a different language or speak in a different way. What happens to some of these students is similar to what happens to illiterate students. Not in every case‚ but in many they are teased‚ ignored‚ or put into
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Stereotypes: Bilingual Education for Hispanic Students Bilingual education has been looked down on for various reasons. Most of the beliefs behind the reasons are due to misconceptions about bilingual education students. While bilingual education can be for any student who’s primary language is not English‚ those of Hispanic descent are the largest majority. Possibly due to this fact‚ they are looked down upon and are seen in a negative light. Opponents of bilingual education believe
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THE BILINGUAL RESEARCH JOURNAL Winter 1996‚ Vol. 20‚ No. 1‚ pp. 45-53 TEACHER ATTITUDES TOWARD THE PRINCIPLES OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION AND TOWARD STUDENTS ’ PARTICIPATION IN BILINGUAL PROGRAMS: SAME OR DIFFERENT? Fay H. Shin California State University‚ Stanislaus Stephen Krashen University of Southern California Abstract 794 elementary and secondary teachers filled out a questionnaire probing attitudes toward bilingual education. While support for the principles underlying bilingual education
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school‚ professor against professor‚ student against student‚ school against professor‚ professor against student and student against school. The issue is whether or not courses in a foreign language should be required to attain a Bachelor’s degree. Some believe the idea is absurd‚ while others believe it is a progressive move toward 21st century education. Although some people believe the entire world should speak English‚ the reality is that all Americans should have some degree of formal education
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Bilingual Education Should english be the dominant language? This is a frequently argued question in the United States although there is large population along with a wide variety of languages. The many languages can‚ in some cases‚ create a barrier which restricts two parties from communicating. With this thought in mind‚ should students be taught another language besides english in school? While some believe that it will be detrimental‚ being bilingual is actually very beneficial and has the ability
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Should our University invest in computers that are available for all students? As the role of computers in academic contexts is becoming more and more important nowadays there is a discussion if universities should invest in technology which allows students to take exams on a computer. The aim of this essay is to assess the advantages and disadvantages of such a proposal. For the purposes of this essay the task only appraises the potential situation at the University X and will focus on investments
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Student dress codes have long been an issue of debate. At first glance‚ it may seem that student dress codes don’t allow students the freedom to express themselves. However‚ there are benefits to having a student dress code. Dress codes have been shown to give students extra time in their day‚ reduce student differences‚ and improve school safety. These benefits outweigh the lack of expressiveness students may experience. Therefore‚ schools should have student dress codes. The first benefit
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Bilingual Services Shouldn’t be Provided in the United States When people speak one language they become as one and become a society. Speaking one language and using the same language for public services unites everybody; which in this case is English. When immigrants comes to America from all over the world they should assimilate with America’s culture and learn the American language English‚ which is spoken by more than half of American citizen’s. The government as well as the American should
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adjustment of thought. Students talking together provide for input and listening. Students often have to assess the thoughts/ideas of peers‚ determine whether they “fit” their own‚ whether they disagree‚ or partially agree. Students have an opportunity to speak their ideas/thoughts for better formulation. Some often say‚ “I didn’t think of that” or “That’s a different slant.” 2. Promotes greater student-faculty and student-student interaction. Students assist each other in understanding
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