Socio/emotional Development discussion: Linguistic background
Humanities
Imagine a 6-year-old entering the public education system in the United States and his/her parents or adult caregiver(s) are not native English speakers. The student has been living in the U.S. for most of his/her life. The home language survey indicates another language is spoken at home other than English.
By Day 4
Post an explanation of at least two potential challenges this student might face. Further explain the advantages this student’s linguistic background might offer.
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