Question

To prepare:

• Consider the value of knowing a second or other language.
• Think about possible strategies to counteract those who may perceive second language learners (or non-English speakers in the United States) to be deficient.
• As you review the Learning Resources, think about how diversity of language is as asset.
• Think also about assumptions made about multilingual children/adolescents

Post by Day 3:

Describe at least one advantage and one challenge for child and adolescent development in a multilingual environment. Provide one recommendation to help ameliorate the challenge you identified.

Answer 1

Human brain can absorb intense information and on of learning that define the extensive capacity of brain is learning different languages.Not just one but many.The many cognitive benefits of learning languages such as improved memory, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, enhanced concentration, ability to multitask, and better listening skills.Along with this it also improves ascademic performance and understanding.

Think about how diversity of language is as asset :

Language diversity is an asset and establishes the relationship between linguistic diversity and human welfare from an economic perspective.Additionally in an multiethnic set up the capacity of professionals to cater all cleints are better able to embrace linguistically diverse populations.Even in educational setups, familiarity of teachers with other languages will add up to the learning diversity of the school.

Think also about assumptions made about multilingual children/adolescents:

Multilingual children use language to construct their identities in each language or in both languages.As language is viewed as social practice, individuals use language to actively construct a shared community of practice.This adds to the motivation to use the diverse language as a mode of communication.

Describe at least one advantage and one challenge for child and adolescent development in a multilingual environment:

Advantage :It improves your memory, helps you process information better, and helps with multitasking skills. But the biggest brain benefit is that speaking multiple languages can actually delay the effects of dementia by “an average of 5 years”

Disadvantage: multilingualism can threaten nationalism.

Good Luck!