Native Language Use in School

Assignment 3: Native Language Use in School
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Assignment 3: Native Language Use in School
Teaching can be difficult and especially when one is dealing with students who speak different primary languages. Over the years, the United States (U.S.) student population has seen a rapid change as more learners of color become enrolled in learning institutions (Llurda, 2006). Among these students are Asians, Latinos, and other students whose primary language is not English. This creates a significant challenge for teachers who have to accommodate these learners within their classes (Llurda, 2006). While some find that the best way to teach such learners is through the English language, some note that native language use could help students in their schoolwork.
Globally, teachers find that educating learners through English is better as it places students' language skills on an international level. When a student reads and writes in English, they can communicate with an individual from any other country in the world (Snow & Campbell, 2017). Furthermore, English is the universal language. This is the point that proponents of native language use should understand. However, those supporting the use of native languages in school may argue that using a student's primary language helps them better understand what is being taught in school. Furthermore, when such a student goes back home, they have to communicate with friends and family who speak their native language (Llurda, 2006). Therefore, trying to teach such a student English only serves to confuse him or her. This, according to the proponents of native language use, is why the English language is not preferable.
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