Discuss the debate over English immersion versus bilingual education, and how this affects cultural diversity for students. What arguments are made for each approach? Which one do you favor? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
- English immersion is the policy of teaching non-English speakers in English. Supporters of English immersion concede that students do learn more quickly in the short term when taught in their native language, but focusing on English helps students' long-term learning.
- Bilingual education is the policy of offering most classes in students' native language while also teaching them English. Supporters of bilingualism point to evidence that becoming bilingual at a young age helps overall cognitive development.
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The coins we use today were devised in the Middle East centuries ago. This is an example of which of the following?
a. Invention b. Discovery c. Diffusion d. None of the other responses is correct.
What feature of the current education system contributes to its nature of replicating class structures?
A) The lack of a competitive nature in U.S. education B) The preoccupation with freedom and individuality C) Sifting and sorting functions D) A nationalized curriculum