Federico Fellini once said “A different language is a different vision of life”. He is talking about that when you speak a different language a whole new different part of life opens up to you and you see from others’ points of view on life. Learning a second language is school is a very important thing to do because it will help you improve your life style and the way you think too. It will help you throughout life by getting better working opportunities, improve your brain ability to stay focused and also to help increase your multicultural awareness skills. Most employers prefer that the person applying for the job is bilingual or even trilingual.
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:
Studies have shown that beginning a well-planned bilingual education program before a child is five can have multiple benefits including delaying the possible onset of Alzheimer’s and enhanced awareness of and ability to manipulate sounds. A well-planned program for bilingual education can make it easier for these children to function with others outside of those that speak their native language, and also lead to more children of minority ethnic groups in the US enrolling in college. This could further translate to a larger pool of skilled workers in the workforce. And since the minority population of the US is now more than one-third of the total population, with more than 20% speaking a language other than English at home (“State & County QuickFacts”), how we choose to integrate children that speak a language other than English has potentially far-reaching consequences for our society as a whole. There are several types of bilingual education programs.
While using and teaching storytelling in the classroom is purported (Simmons, 2001; Gillard, 2012) to be effective at all levels of education, its application in high school is of particular value because it is during this time that many young students are struggling with identity issues, self-worth and concern for their success as adults. (Gillard, 2012; Bones, 2011). According to Gillard (2012) storytelling can provide some very critical answers to these all-important concerns. There is a need to closely examine different aspects of storytelling as it relates to education, to underscore its value, and to attempt to instill a greater interest in exploring its value by more educational professionals Storytelling in the Classroom All people have a need to communicate and share stories. Storytelling is a feature of every country’s culture.
If students would start to learn a foreign language in elementary school they will be so little that they will not realize that they actually have to do work, and it is also easier for children at a low age to learn to speak different languages. I believe that students should be required to take a second language all throughout elementary school, junior high school, and high school because their job opportunity will be greater, it exposes young people to new cultures, and it enhances the academic skills of students. Pursuing this further, I believe that if one is fluent in more than just one language, one has a greater opportunity to be chosen as an employer of a successful company. It is definitely a plus if one knows a foreign language. Companies do not just look at the grades one had, graduating from college, they also look at other skills like their ability to communicate with others and if one is fluent in more than one language.
Implementing School Uniforms Implementing school uniforms will increase academic performance and reduce behavioral problems. While this is a temporary solution to the permanent problem of getting students to strive for achievement, the implementation of school uniform policies, especially at this pivotal point in time in our countries future, is one way we could help young people to realize their potential thru improving the over all quality of education in our country. While students and parents face many daily struggles that distract them from more important things, financial issues can be sited as one of the biggest struggles facing families and individuals these days. School uniforms provide a low cost alternative to expensive designer clothing. Students whose parents can’t afford expensive clothing can be spared the harsh words and jeers from their peers, allowing them to blend in instead of being singled out as poverty stricken or less fortunate then others, thus giving all the students the outward appearance of equals.
(Thomas & Collier, 1997) and ( Lindholm-Leary, 2000) • Two-Way or Dual Language Immersion Bilingual Education. These programs are designed to help native and non-native English speakers become bilingual and bi-literate. Dual Language programs are less common in US schools, although research indicates they are extremely effective in helping students learn English well and aiding the long-term performance of English learners in school. Native English speakers benefit by learning a second language. English language learners (ELLs) are not segregated from their peers.
For example, my weakness is English in school, but I am getting stronger at it because I push myself through limitations rather than give up when I have reached my limit. Knowing how far you can push yourself is a key factor to learn during your growth as a person. You never want to give up and just stop striving to be improved more than you were yesterday, or last week, or last year even. The understanding that you don’t have to kill yourself to be better is a good way to measure your strengths durability. Just remembering that people defy logical strength all
First of all, specialized curriculum is a significant benefit that talented students receive when they enroll in gifted education. Piirto (as cited in Heward, 1996) asserted that gifted children have ability to study fast, grasp complex concepts and master them easily, so they need exposure to special education which includes beneficial methods. Acceleration is considered the first and necessary approach, which modifies learning pace and broaden opportunities for prodigy children to go over compulsory curricula quickly (Heward, 1996). For example, early admission program is a mode of acceleration that permits gifted students to enroll schools, colleges or universities at earlier-than-usual ages. Basing on research of Brody & Benbow (1987) and Stanley (1985), Heward (1996) indicated: “Programs that allow gifted students to accelerate their academic program have been highly successful in terms of academic achievements, extracurricular activities and social and emotional adjustment” (p.482).
The conclusion of the study was that early Montessori education had a long-term impact on later public school performance”(Cavegn). By way of example, parents who may be questioning the transition between a Montessori preschool to a traditional public school can view these results, and feel confident that the Montessori preschool program can potentially be the most effective and influential option for a preschool child’s higher education. Skills that are inevitably learned through Montessori, such as leadership, independence, socialization, respect, etc. further develop students’ education, and allow them to surpass other students who lack a Montessori education, in terms of test scores and grade point