Who We Are

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education has been practiced in many
forms, in many countries, for thousands of
years. Defined broadly, it can mean any
use of two languages in school by
teachers or students or both for a variety
of social and pedagogical purposes.

In todays context, a period of

demographic transformation in United
States, bilingual education means
something more specific. It refers to
approaches in the classroom that use the
native languages of English language
learners (ELLs) for instruction.

Goals include any combination of the

following:

Teach English
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Fostering academic achievement

Preserving a minority groups linguistic

and cultural heritage

Enabling English speakers to learn a By: Reyna Castillo, Calliope Iakovou,

second language Laura Molina, Gabriela Ramirez
Developing proficiency in both
languages
What benefits would my
child experience in a
bilingual classroom?
Students enter into a
supportive cognitive and
social-emotional
environment.
Their brains are active and
flexible.
They perform better on tasks
that call for creative thinking,
pattern recognition, and
problem solving.
They have greater linguistic
awareness and a more
complex understanding of
their native language.
They will develop ties to their
native language, culture and
community.
fabulous you are! Bilingualism is a
What are the long-term
effects of my child knowing a
second language?
In the global society that we live in
today, individuals who know a
second language will be able to have
more career opportunities than
monolinguals due to their ability to
communicate and participate in the
society of tomorrow.
Bilingual brains are more developed
than a monolingual brain, which as a How would I be able to
result can delay the result of support my child if she is in a
Alzheimer's by about four years. bilingual classroom?
What happens if my child First and foremost, continue to
uses both languages when speak to your child in your native
speaking at the same time? language, this will provide your
child with extra support.
Using both languages is perfectly Encourage them to continue using
normal, it is explained as Codeswitching. the language.
It is typical in bilinguals and can be very
useful when passing on messages, Study different academic terms, in
emphasizing a point, and when both languages. This will help
expressing roles, norms, and values.
your child develop language that
Codeswitching depends on who the child
is speaking to, whether it be to an adult is used in the classroom.
or a classmate.
Taking your child out within the
community allows them to
strengthen commonly used words
Dont be shy! Show them how found within society.
virtue.