Asked by Ginny Barone on Jul 18, 2024

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Mr Uppity thinks that immigrant kids who can't speak fluent English should not be in his classroom, so he doesn't give them too much of his time. Then, as he expects, they do not perform too well in the tests he marks. Here we have a clear case of:

A) the failure of immigration policies.
B) a melted pot policy.
C) the need for special classes for immigrant children.
D) a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A phenomenon where an initially inaccurate expectation leads to actions that cause the expectation to become true.

Immigrant Kids

Children who have moved, typically with their families, from one country to another, facing new cultural, educational, and social environments.

Fluent English

The ability to speak or write the English language smoothly, easily, and with little to no difficulty in understanding or being understood.

  • Uncover and articulate the foundations of self-fulfilling prophecies and their repercussions on the proficiency of individuals and collaborative endeavors.
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Suresh PattanayakJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Mr. Uppity's expectations that immigrant kids will not perform well because they can't speak fluent English lead him to not invest time in them, which in turn results in their poor performance. This is a classic example of a self-fulfilling prophecy, where his initial belief influences his actions in such a way that the belief becomes true.