How does being monolingual place our nation at a disadvantage?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: For example, This puts us at a disadvantage in the global marketplace with countries where citizens grow up learning and using more than one official language. Children grow up in these countries speaking multiple languages, having knowledge about other cultures and the ability to learn to adapt to different cultures. By not routinely educating our students in a second language we lose out on the great benefits of learning about other cultures.
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a. environment is the major element when considering development. b. development of a child is promoted by biology and the environment. c. development is influenced in a reciprocal manner by both biology and environment. d. genetic and biological factors promote development in certain historical contexts.
What should an educator do to respond to cultural and linguistic diversity?
A. Request full level of parent participation. B.Identify general traits within certain cultural groups. C. Be sensitive to the differences. D.Maintain high and firm expectations.
_____ refers to the application of inherent accessibility to education.
a. Assistive technology b. Universal design c. Accessible instructional materials d. Universal design for learning
All of the following EXCEPT ______ needs to be cited:
a. Common knowledge b. Quotations c. Paraphrased content d. All of these need to be cited