Which of the Following Statements About Bilingual Education Is True

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about bilingual education is true?

• A) In the United States, public opinion and educational practice favor English-only instruction.
• B) Language immersion programs result in children who are not proficient in either language.
• C) In classrooms where two languages are integrated into the curriculum, minority children are less involved.
• D) Minority children acquire a second language more easily when teachers speak only in the second language.

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Definitions:

Workplace Impact

The influence that the work environment and conditions have on the productivity, health, and well-being of employees.

Pluralist Model

A theory of society that emphasizes the role of diverse and competing interest groups in shaping public policy and law.

Interest Groups

Organizations formed to influence public policy and decision-making to reflect their members' concerns.

Mills's Criticism

Refers to the critique by sociologist C. Wright Mills of large-scale institutions and their effect on individual's lives, advocating for a greater understanding of the connection between "personal troubles" and "public issues."