Asked by Dylan Hunter on Jul 26, 2024

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To help young English language learners preserve their cultural identities while gaining proficiency in English,educators should ______.

A) provide families with reading materials in only English to encourage English at home
B) urge families to require their children to speak only English at home
C) ask children and families to speak only English at school and at home
D) provide opportunities for children to speak both languages in school

Cultural Identities

Represent the collective set of cultural attributes, beliefs, practices, and characteristics that define a group or society.

Proficiency

Proficiency refers to a high degree of competence or skill achieved in a particular area or discipline, demonstrated through consistent performance or mastery.

  • Understand the significance of conserving ancestral heritage and mother tongues in sustaining cultural identity.
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Winona Marie BorlaJul 29, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Providing opportunities for children to speak both languages in school helps in preserving their cultural identities while they gain proficiency in English. It encourages bilingualism and respects the child's native culture and language.