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 is an Ideal response?
• English immersion: 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, 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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