Introduction
What is bilingualism? Why is it important in education? What age is it better to learn another language? You will need to use this WebQuest to find out
Task
The objective of this WebQuest is to help students identify why it is important to learn more than one language. Students will work in groups and do research about bilingualism. After the research, students will present their information to the class.
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
- To have a better understanding of bilingualism.
- To understand and discuss different definitions of bilingualism
- To understand the basic issues of bilingual education
- To understand and discuss the debates concerning bilingual education both in the US and abroad
Process
Fill out the answers below
1. What is multilingual?
2. What are the two passive parts of learning?
3. What does balanced bilingual language mean?
4. What does it mean when you work with to sets of concepts for bilingual? Speak one language at home, and speak another at school
5. Which side of the brain is more analytical logical processed?
6. Which side of the brain is known to be more Emotional Social?
7. T or F. It is easier to learn another language at a younger or as an adult?
8. T or F. Being multilingual gives your brain more advantages?
9. What year was bilingualism considered as a handicap?
10. What part of the brain plays an essential role in Executive Function?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMmOLN5zBLY
Conclusion
Can you:
- explain the importance of Bilingualism
- Understand the cognitive differences and similarities between monolinguals and multilinguals
- Determine when is it easier to learn a new language
- Explain why bilingualism viewed as a disability