You Are on a Committee Formed to Make a Recommendation

question 117

Multiple Choice

You are on a committee formed to make a recommendation to a school system about how to best help non-English-speaking children master both academic content and English. Based on research in this area, what language would you recommend be used for instruction?

• A) English only
• B) the children's native language only
• C) both English and the children's native language
• D) either English or the children's native language, it does not matter which one is used

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Definitions:

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A sociological term referring to an individual's sense of belonging and identifying with a particular group, often leading to favoritism towards members of the same group.

Erving Goffman

A Canadian-American sociologist known for his studies in the field of symbolic interactionism, particularly in the areas of self-presentation, social interaction, and the construction of social reality.

Stigmatized Individuals

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Deviant Behavior

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