Fabice Jaumont’s article The Future of Education is in Two Languages provides three objectives of the new form of bilingual education: to promote cultural heritage as a part of our society, to help important dialogue occur between parents, school administrators and teachers, and to promote an inclusive environment that is respectful of all.
I agree with Jaumont because the fact is, multiculturalism is the new normal in America. Our laws tend to reflect a backwards view in all areas (my opinion) because our legal system is meant to be slow and to allow time for lots of debate. However, the times are moving fast now. Many institutions have leapfrogged the issue and are actively promoting dual languages and multi cultures – a recent visit to the New York Hall of Science included signs and exhibits in two or more languages, and there were docents who specialized in foreign language to help the visitors of the museum.
Also, as I learn more about the teaching profession during graduate school, I see how much is being expected of schools and of teachers simply because of the fact that our education system is not built to reflect or support the diversity of its constituents. But I am hopeful that big change is on the horizon.
Source: https://www.languagemagazine.com/2018/05/16/the-future-of-education-is-in-two-languages/
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