Bienvenidos
BENEFITS OF WORLD LANGUAGE STUDY:
Two decades of research of the benefits of second language acquisition gives an impressive rationale for world language instruction in terms of the cognitive benefits, academic achievement, and development of positive attitudes toward cultural diversity. In addition, New Jersey’s multicultural and multi-ethnic community and its growing economy demand increased contact and face-to-face interaction with members of other cultures both in New Jersey and around the world.
This framework affirms the belief that all New Jersey students should be given the opportunity to study at least one world language other than English. The rationale provided below summarizes the necessity and importance of providing this opportunity for New Jersey’s children. Why is it important to provide this opportunity for the children of New Jersey?
The study of another language and culture:
BENEFITS OF WORLD LANGUAGE STUDY:
Two decades of research of the benefits of second language acquisition gives an impressive rationale for world language instruction in terms of the cognitive benefits, academic achievement, and development of positive attitudes toward cultural diversity. In addition, New Jersey’s multicultural and multi-ethnic community and its growing economy demand increased contact and face-to-face interaction with members of other cultures both in New Jersey and around the world.
This framework affirms the belief that all New Jersey students should be given the opportunity to study at least one world language other than English. The rationale provided below summarizes the necessity and importance of providing this opportunity for New Jersey’s children. Why is it important to provide this opportunity for the children of New Jersey?
The study of another language and culture:
Enables... ■ enables students to interact and communicate with others while gaining a greater understanding of and respect for the cultural perspectives, practices, and products of different cultures;
■ provides an appreciation of state and national responsibilities in the world community; ■ enables students to become multilingual and multicultural resources for American and international businesses based in the state of New Jersey; |
Strengthens...■ strengthens critical-thinking skills through problem solving, conceptualizing, and reasoning;
■ enhances the ability to see connections between the various disciplines by incorporating visual and performing arts, health and physical education, language arts literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and workplace readiness into the language classroom; ■ develops the skills and habits essential to the learning process; |
Facilitates...■ facilitates the acquisition of subsequent languages;
■ offers language enrichment opportunities for students whose heritage language is not English; and ■ provides students with a sense of personal satisfaction and enjoyment in their ability to communicate with people from other cultures. (INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW JERSEY WORLD LANGUAGES CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK INITIATIVE): (http://www.state.nj.us/education/archive/frameworks/worldlanguages/chap1-4.pdf) |