I can remember attending Allison Elementary as a youngster...we had Spanish half day and the other was English which was a blessing bcuz I learned about rich Mexican history and traditions...I also learned another language that is very beneficial in my life today 😀
Bilingual Education is a big exaggeration. Before Hispanic immigration begun in the 1970s, Texas had a sink-or-swim approach to learning English. The goal was to make everyone speak English and only English by immersion in the classroom. The results were mixed. Some students did learn the language but was so traumatized they always spoke English all the time, not just in school. The rest just spoke English at school and Spanish everywhere else. Others just cut school and started to become fulltime workers. Texas is a conservative state and is not thrilled with bilingual education programs because it costs so much. They wanted everyone to behave and act Americans and did all their best to discourage Spanish. The Hispanic kids have no idea what education like before the 1970s, since they don't bother to read books about the subject. With that in mind, I can safety say who some Tejanos do not speak Spanish. I am a believer (as well as many Hispanic Americans) that virtually all Hispanics are native Spanish speakers. However, since I am not speaking in absolutes means that those who don't know Spanish use social media like CZcams to reveal this particular personal information. However the big problem reminds. Hispanics have proven that learning English is a multi-generation problem.
The very real concern in Texas is that students won't learn basic English until the 4th or 5th grade. It's a travesty. Nobody benefits from that. I was a firm believer in bilingual education...until I became a bilingual teacher in Texas. A very common outcome is that students do not ever become completely literate in English. Texas is not bilingual. English is used in 90% of occasions and the Spanish that you see is used incorrectly. It's a loss on both fronts. Just teach these poor kids English before they become criminals.
Mosca Muerta I was a bilingual student growing up and I hate to admit it but growing up I really didn’t like the program. I just wanted to be in normal classes like my other friends but growing up has made me realized how blessed I was to be literate in both languages. I went to school in California. Then I moved to Texas and you see a big population of Mexican-American people that have lost their roots or don’t know how to speak, read, or write in Spanish. I consider myself privileged. Kids pick up languages easily but to to not lose your roots.... is one of the primary benefits of bilingual education. Not that it matters, people say I talk “white”, meaning no accent. It is scary because it does seem at times that you have to work twice as hard to “catch up” but it’s possible. I was always in honors classes etc. The difference is great Teachers that care. I’m thankful for mine and hope to be a game changer in the bilingual program myself... with a Grade A education in both languages!!! :)
Mosca Muerta I agree, Texas needs improve their bilingual program(education system period). Growing up in California from one of the best Charter schools ran by a lady name Dr. Chang, I can say she is a genius and knows how to address bilingual education. It starts with us.... I definitely see a big difference in quality of education from one state to another but if we care so much.... then let’s be the change... these kids deserve more.
It is difficult to expect a person to learn if they do not speak the language. Although this is not Mexico (or China, Namibia, Germany, Italy, etc), bilingual education is still important because it provides students with a tool to use to grasp complex and abstract content. Because these children will likely remain in America, it is imperative that they can learn how to function properly in our society. How can they learn, grow, and succeed when they do not have the first essential tool at hand--communication? "New immigrants" learn English, they learn American history just like you did when you were in school.
It is disappointing that Hispanic people suffer from a lack of English language skills in the United States. Even Hispanics in the third and fourth generation Americans continue to take ESL programs. This is not just Texas but in many of the states. Shame.
SuperRip7 I’m bilingual and I speak both languages fluently. I think you are referring to the Hispanic accent and or slang. That’s a whole different thing and not because the school isn’t teaching proper English. It just depends on who you grew up with and how those people spoke.
That is good for you, but the overall problem remains. More Hispanics are living in barrios than ever before. The plazas, and shopping malls, and parks are prime center, and not to mention the homes they live in are primarily Spanish speaking. After 12 years of school and ESL, all that person speaks is just "playground English" while maintaining a strong Spanish vocabulary. These people are just not motivated to learn English, especially in an environment like this.
May I commend the excellent work to archive the History of Bilingual Education in Texas. Great job Dr. Rodriguez.
I came to watch this video because It was recommended by the author of the TExES Bilingual Education Supplemental book.
I can remember attending Allison Elementary as a youngster...we had Spanish half day and the other was English which was a blessing bcuz I learned about rich Mexican history and traditions...I also learned another language that is very beneficial in my life today 😀
It's amazing how badly produced this documentary is. It is as if there was not a communication department at the University of North Texas.
I don't see any issue.
Bilingual Education is a big exaggeration.
Before Hispanic immigration begun in the 1970s, Texas had a sink-or-swim approach to learning English. The goal was to make everyone speak English and only English by immersion in the classroom. The results were mixed. Some students did learn the language but was so traumatized they always spoke English all the time, not just in school. The rest just spoke English at school and Spanish everywhere else. Others just cut school and started to become fulltime workers.
Texas is a conservative state and is not thrilled with bilingual education programs because it costs so much. They wanted everyone to behave and act Americans and did all their best to discourage Spanish. The Hispanic kids have no idea what education like before the 1970s, since they don't bother to read books about the subject. With that in mind, I can safety say who some Tejanos do not speak Spanish.
I am a believer (as well as many Hispanic Americans) that virtually all Hispanics are native Spanish speakers. However, since I am not speaking in absolutes means that those who don't know Spanish use social media like CZcams to reveal this particular personal information.
However the big problem reminds. Hispanics have proven that learning English is a multi-generation problem.
The very real concern in Texas is that students won't learn basic English until the 4th or 5th grade. It's a travesty.
Nobody benefits from that. I was a firm believer in bilingual education...until I became a bilingual teacher in Texas. A very common outcome is that students do not ever become completely literate in English. Texas is not bilingual. English is used in 90% of occasions and the Spanish that you see is used incorrectly. It's a loss on both fronts. Just teach these poor kids English before they become criminals.
I am a bilingual student and I think my English is fine. It really just depends on the person. I'm not a criminal either haha.
Criminal?? hahahaha please educate yourself before stating an opinion....And before you get fired
Mosca Muerta I was a bilingual student growing up and I hate to admit it but growing up I really didn’t like the program. I just wanted to be in normal classes like my other friends but growing up has made me realized how blessed I was to be literate in both languages. I went to school in California. Then I moved to Texas and you see a big population of Mexican-American people that have lost their roots or don’t know how to speak, read, or write in Spanish. I consider myself privileged. Kids pick up languages easily but to to not lose your roots.... is one of the primary benefits of bilingual education. Not that it matters, people say I talk “white”, meaning no accent. It is scary because it does seem at times that you have to work twice as hard to “catch up” but it’s possible. I was always in honors classes etc. The difference is great Teachers that care. I’m thankful for mine and hope to be a game changer in the bilingual program myself... with a Grade A education in both languages!!! :)
Mosca Muerta I agree, Texas needs improve their bilingual program(education system period). Growing up in California from one of the best Charter schools ran by a lady name Dr. Chang, I can say she is a genius and knows how to address bilingual education. It starts with us.... I definitely see a big difference in quality of education from one state to another but if we care so much.... then let’s be the change... these kids deserve more.
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There are few Mexican Americans that are proficient in both languages.
Why do we have bilingual education? shouldn't these " new immigrants" be learning English and American history. This is not Mexico
It is difficult to expect a person to learn if they do not speak the language. Although this is not Mexico (or China, Namibia, Germany, Italy, etc), bilingual education is still important because it provides students with a tool to use to grasp complex and abstract content. Because these children will likely remain in America, it is imperative that they can learn how to function properly in our society. How can they learn, grow, and succeed when they do not have the first essential tool at hand--communication? "New immigrants" learn English, they learn American history just like you did when you were in school.
It is disappointing that Hispanic people suffer from a lack of English language skills in the United States. Even Hispanics in the third and fourth generation Americans continue to take ESL programs. This is not just Texas but in many of the states. Shame.
SuperRip7 I’m bilingual and I speak both languages fluently. I think you are referring to the Hispanic accent and or slang. That’s a whole different thing and not because the school isn’t teaching proper English. It just depends on who you grew up with and how those people spoke.
That is good for you, but the overall problem remains. More Hispanics are living in barrios than ever before. The plazas, and shopping malls, and parks are prime center, and not to mention the homes they live in are primarily Spanish speaking. After 12 years of school and ESL, all that person speaks is just "playground English" while maintaining a strong Spanish vocabulary. These people are just not motivated to learn English, especially in an environment like this.
Yeah they should learn English but they can learn Spanish if they want
It is cool that they could speak two languages