Our system could also look into hiring more teachers with the added benefit of speaking multiple languages and creating more jobs in our area. As older teachers are joining our workforce in the pre-k systems it is helping our program grow in many different areas, including knowledge. We value our older workers because they bring knowledge of what has worked over the years, this is something several jobs do not look
30 Nov. 2014. Brown is the director of foreign languages for the Glastonbury, Connecticut public schools. She has won awards for her superior foreign language teaching skills and serves on multiple teaching committees. She recognizes the value in starting elementary level language programs, which is highly common across Europe. If this method is applied to the United States, it can help create “linguistically and culturally competent Americans.” Since America is a diverse nation, it is vital that young children are raised in a culturally aware and culturally sensitive atmosphere.
Author: Patricia Velasco Statement 1: “Dual language bilingual education tends to separate the languages quickly, arguing that language separation gives more opportunities to fully develop two “languages”, both the majority as well as minority language” Page: 177 Students benefit from the opportunity to develop and learn through their native language as well as English, and English speakers achieve well academically in an immersion environment. The bilingual environment supports development of both languages and enhances students' self-esteem and cross-cultural understanding. When separating both languages students tend to learn quickly because they are not overwhelm with a lot of information at once. Author: Ofelia Garcia Statement:
Riordan will pay higher salaries to employees with high-level skillset to attract and maintain employees with these skills. In addition, this strategy will help the organization keep production running smoothly. The company understands it would cost much more in time, resource, and money to keep retraining new employees. Research and development strategy is part of the pride of the company. Riordan regularly creates and uses some of the most innovative processes and procedures to provide customers with the best product possible.
Ever since I took classes where I learned about various countries and their cultures, it has always been my dream to be bilingual. In so many places around the world, children begin to learn English at a very young age. This has always been very important because the United States is a very powerful independent country, unlike many of the smaller countries with failing economies. This brings me to one of Gonzales’s main points, that immigrants don’t want to come to the United States, but have to for a better life. Many people think immigrants are willingly “taking over” the United States, but I agree with Gonzalez.
Being an immigrant in the United State of America, there are advantages and disadvantages in everyday life. There are many things one must adapt to and to do away with. However, there are many opportunities in United State of America, which can help an individual to successful in life. Education is one of the best means of becoming successful in life, as there is a saying “Education is the key to success”. Every immigrant in united state needs a better education to be able to succeed in life.
Similar to the ideal of our Nation, to increase education and accessibility to all, for our country is better when more people get degrees as our company is. To have any real sustainability as a company, education is a primary factor in the success, not just for the elite few, but also for the masses. The introduction of increased benefits in the tuition reimbursement program will send a significant message of respect and caring to employees. The application of the program will show benefits daily. What better to invest in
This will assist in limiting the potential risk associated with language barriers and immigrant employees. As the immigrant population continues to grow in parts of the United States, such as Texas, Arizona and Florida, more emphasis will be required on risk management and the need for more English speaking bilingual site supervisors (Such as Pena) if immigrant’s, specifically Latin Americans, are expected to perform in a proficient and safe manner. References Burnham-Massey, L., & Pina, M. (1990). Effects of bilingual instruction on English academic achievement of LEP students. Reading Improvement, 27(2), 129-132. , Retrieved January 18, 2011 from http://www.ericdigests.org/1997-3/bilingual.html Schaefer, R. T. (2006).
The government also introduced Skills for Life in 2001 which is a strategy to improve adult literacy and numeracy skills. Other services available include; “Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) services have a pivotal role to play in delivering the Skills Strategy. They promote the benefits of learning, help individuals to address and overcome the barriers to learning, and support them in making realistic and well informed choices.” (The National Policy Framework and Action Plan, 2012) You also have student services, advice and guidance, teaching assistants, financial aid, etc. All of these will help to give everybody an equal opportunity to access the same level of learning experience. It’s also equally important to know your own limitations and know when and where to access support both for yourself and your
State legislatures, State Boards of Educations, administrators, and educators wanted to make sure that students had a quality education so that they could compete in a global economy. Because employers were demanding more from high school graduates, the CCSS development team began their focus on mathematic and reading. These areas are the foundation for all other subjects. Being proficient in these subjects would ensure that high school graduates would be successful in pursuing their goals in obtaining a higher education. With better-educated employees, businesses will produce better quality