Proponents of a Transitional Approach to Bilingual Education Advocate

question 10

Multiple Choice

Proponents of a transitional approach to bilingual education advocate

• A) helping non-English-speaking students become even more proficient in their native language
• B) placing all non-English-speaking students, regardless of native language, in the same classroom.
• C) keeping non-English-speaking students together even after they have mastered English.
• D) teaching non-English-proficient students in their native language until they can function adequately in English.

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Definitions:

Norms

Standards or rules of behavior that are accepted within a group or society.

Functionalist

Pertaining to the theory in sociology that emphasizes the interdependency of the parts of society and their role in maintaining societal stability; offering a rephrased definition based on Functionalist Theories.

Socializing

The process of interacting with others to learn norms, values, skills, and behaviors of a group or society.

Social Bonds

Connections between individuals and the society, which include attachment, commitment, involvement, and belief, playing a significant role in conforming to social norms.