The Debate Between Bilingual Education and English Immersion Programs Bilingual Education is defined as any school program that uses two languages. In a more theoretical sense it is any educational program whose ultimate goal is for the participants to be fully versed in all facets of both languages (i.e.‚ able to listen‚ speak ‚ read‚ and write in both languages). The definition of a coordinated‚ developmental bilingual approach has emphasized the goal of being equally fluid in both languages. Realistically
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Bilingual Education at the University Level Diego Arredondo Texas A&M International University English 1302 Abstract In this argumentative essay‚ the pros and cons of bilingual education in universities are both discussed and how it might affect the professor in dealing with non-English students in his class. Then we take a look at the opposing side on why would university students and professors benefit from bilingual education and what opportunities open up for them in the
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school children received bilingual education‚ which is double the current level. In 1968 the Bilingual Education Act was passed‚ which did not require bilingual education‚ but used students’ native languages in the curriculum to one degree or another. With the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act in 2001‚ bilingual education was left far behind‚ and was no longer a part of the national framework for elementary schools (“Bilingual Education”). Now‚ bilingual education in the United States is
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Over the years‚ bilingual education has involved teaching children academics in two different languages so they may become competent learners and be successful at acquiring English. This type of education has been a hot topic that federal governments have debated whether to keep in the curriculum of schools. Studies have shown there are benefits that range from cognitive ability‚ educational advancement‚ to employment opportunities with a bilingual education‚ while the critics label it as a “failed
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opportunities that bilingual education programs can have on any person. Bilingual education programs have “a positive effect on intellectual growth” on a child’s mind. Bilingual education programs also produce good listening skills. Lastly it gives job opportunities when the time comes to get a job. Bilingual education programs should not be abandoned because it has a positive effect on intellectual growth‚ produces good listening skills‚ and gives job opportunities. Bilingual education has a “positive
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Bilingual education was first initiated in 1968. It was a new means to educate the children who spoke a minority language. thirty-one years later the same problems exist for those children who speak a language other then English. The experiment of Bilingual education has been a failure and now it’s time to move on. The first English only initiatives were brought forth in 1981 by newly elected president Reagan. Since then the conflict over Bilingual education has drove on. Currently twenty-three states
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4th grade departmentalized and self-contained. I consider my education background to be very diverse. I have had opportunities to lead in my grade-level‚ conduct meetings‚ and presentations. In the last 5 years‚ I have been administering the state assessments in grades 3-5th. I have full understanding of SpEd programs such as 504‚ resource‚ and inclusion. Most of all I consider myself very knowledgeble in the area of Bilingual Education. I have served in LPAC committees‚ have administered a variety
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English 101 October 22‚ 2013 Bilingual Education The United States is a diverse country of many different races and languages. Even though many languages are spoken in the United States‚ English is the preferred language in the United States. Speaking English in America is the key to success. Without English‚ acquiring employment is almost impossible. More and more immigrants are attracted to the U.S every year‚ and the populations of immigrants‚ which do not know the American culture‚ continue
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The Academic Benefits of Bilinguals When it comes to the academic benefits of bilingual education amid students‚ it has been pointed out that grade three students who were taken through bilingual education from their kindergarten level of education did not perform in the same way Spanish-speaking students who started in English-only programs did in their class tests (Carlson &Meltzof‚ 2008). Spanish speaking children performed exceptionally better. However‚ as the same students advanced in their
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Being multilingual or bilingual is the ability to speak more than one language‚ for some this can be a huge advantage as it provides more diversity and therefore can be a skill that both the workforce and college admissions look at when determining the best applicants. It is no surprise that having the ability to speak more than one language can come as an advantage‚ however what advantages does speaking more than one language offer? Parents are often concerned that using a non-community language
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