Pros and Cons of Separated Languages in Dual Immersion Programs by Sonia DePedro

Jessica

j_t_e_2006 — 2024-03-05 23:40:09 UTC

Ss can focus on the characteristics of the target language

2024-03-05 23:40:44 UTC

Limit students vocabulary choices

2024-03-05 23:41:00 UTC

Developing a strong foundation in each language

2024-03-05 23:41:06 UTC

Bilingual students only get the benefits of one language at a time, limiting their expressability

j_t_e_2006 — 2024-03-05 23:41:12 UTC

It can be difficult for Ss to complete learning tasks if they do not have enough proficiency to use the TL

2024-03-05 23:42:12 UTC

Ss can truly be immerse when learning a new language

2024-03-05 23:42:16 UTC

It minimizes confusion knowing what target language to speak

2024-03-05 23:42:50 UTC

"Force" the students to speak one specific language.

2024-03-05 23:42:57 UTC

It doesn’t fully reflect reality (outside of the classroom translanguaging/code switching are very normal)

j_t_e_2006 — 2024-03-05 23:44:06 UTC

There’s no room for translanguage