As we all know, United States had been through many events before education was able to become as diverse as it is today. Ending school segregation has been nothing but beneficial to the country. Most importantly, it shaped our education for the better. It allows students with different backgrounds come together and interacting with one another. Also, expands a child’s learning by being expose to other cultures other than their own. Having children interact with one another is the most ineffective way in understanding how one culture is different than the other; In a way, its “on hands” experience for children. In one of the sections in the chapter, one of the biggest impact towards American history was the segregation among blacks. After many years of struggling, they finally gained the rights they deserve. This shows one of the race among many who have influenced American History and surfaced education today. However, do you think through many hardship Americans’ had faced, was it worth it with our education system today?
Since United States is known for its diversity, there are many programs that cater to this trait and assist newcomers from other countries. Such program is called the ESL Program, this program helps preserve the students’ native language while learning English as well. This program benefits not only the children but the teacher as well. Students who come to U.S from different parts of the world might be intimidated because they are entering to a new place. Therefore, instead of placing these newcomers into a class of students they cannot communication with, they are placed in an environment with students who shares the same difficulty as them. This is also beneficial towards the teachers because often times, it can be difficult for a teacher to teach a lesson when he or she knows that there are students who can understand. Therefore, this programs offers a chance for students to learn the language first. I was one of the many who came to the U.S when I was eight years old, being afraid of not fitting in like others, I was placed into the ESL Program where I learned to speak English. Instead of being blocked off from other students who weren’t in the program, I was able to interact with them during times of the day. This help prepared me for when it was time to leave the ESL class. Most importantly, this help me familiarized with my new surroundings. However, we all know that these programs cost a lot of money. With the budget cuts, do you think they government should continue funding these programs?
