What Are The Arguments Against Bilingual Education

BILINGUAL EDUCATION

Language has the ability to connect people from all diverse cultures and populations. Language may connect one to their native origins or a new dialect learned. When participating in a bilingual learning program, one can achieve both. Bilingual education started as early as 1839 to aid the large population of German immigrants living in America (Preceden, 246). Ever since that time it has gained many supporters but, is still subject to criticism by many. Education and politics are many times intertwined, no different when regarding bilingual education. Specifically, in U.S. government the matter of dual education is frequently discussed. They examine whether or not it should be required and funded in schools throughout the

Children in these courses are more socially aware. Adults who learned bilingually are more worldly and are better able to interact with an array of diverse cultures and ethnicities. Contrasting to single language learners, who may not be prepared for cross cultural interaction while it is a popular thing, like travel and business. It may open a bigger job market and provide dual learners with a more successful future. Many businesses look for employees who are obviously proficient in English, but additionally in another language as

However, some parents and educators see second language education as an “extra” or not necessary. Their reasons for feeling so is as follows: Undeniably, bilingual education can be costly, and the majority of bilingual schools are privately run therefor, may take from already diminishing government funds away from mainstream public schools. Likewise, for a student learning in two or more languages it may be time consuming and easily burn them out. Specializing in one area can lead to lacking in surrounding subjects (Occupy Theory, 4-5). Indeed learning a second language is definitely helpful, but not at the risk of sacrificing a student’s English skills. Since there is less English being learned throughout a school day, it may impact the speed in which English skills develop and may be harmful for later learnings. A priority concern is of the bilingual teachers. There may not be enough highly certified multilingual teachers available and teaching and review materials may not be obtainable in all non-mainstream