1. Should English immersion replace bilingual education? -What is English immersion? -What is bilingual education? -History of bilingual education -Why is this an issue? -Support for immersion -Support for bilingual education By Elena Facchinei

2. What is English immersion? 1.Students study English intensely WHILE learning core subjects in English 2.Transferred to all English classrooms

3. What is Bilingual Education? 2 languages More complex 2 types: – Transitional – Developmental

4. History of Bilingual Education 1839 – Ohio 1847 – Louisiana 1850 – New Mexico ORIGINS:

5. History of Bilingual Education WWI – fear of disloyalty – “Americanization” BANNED:

6. History of Bilingual Education Bilingual Education Act of 1968 Lau v. Nichols Case CHANGES?

7. Why is this an issue? Change in US population Change in US demographics “…the suburban baby boom is now Hispanic…”

8. Why is this an issue? Political issues – Segregation No Child Left Behind

9. Support for English immersion – $ MONEY $ – Wasteful Politically-influenced opposition to bilingual education:

10. Support for English immersion -Segregated -Linguistically isolated -Resistance Focus on unfairness of bilingual education

11. Support for English immersion Stuck Wrongly placed Complaints from Spanish- speaking immigrants over bilingual education

12. Support for English immersion Bilingual education: – Not enough Flores Case

13. Support for English immersion Success on west coast Lexington Institute study

14. Support for bilingual education Immersion is ineffective -Too long -Unrealistic expectations

15. Support for bilingual education Benefits of using native language – Likely to succeed – Better English – Equal curriculum – No shame

16. Support for bilingual education Jim Cummins’ research – Developmental interdependence theory – Threshold theory

17. Support of bilingual education Not about immigration Must move Accept cost

18. Support for bilingual education U.S. = minority Increasing demand Helps adapt to society

19. Questions 1. Which policy do you think is more beneficial for the students that speak a native language? 2. Should language education be the first subject area cut because of budget cuts?

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