1) Developing a transnational mindset through learning a second language at a young age can help students communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds as the world becomes more globalized.
2) Introducing a second language program in Smithtown Elementary School can help students become more open-minded and accepting of cultural diversity, since the community currently lacks diversity.
3) While traveling internationally may not be possible for all students and families, learning a second language at the elementary level can still help students develop a more global outlook and exposure to other cultures.
1) Developing a transnational mindset through learning a second language at a young age can help students communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds as the world becomes more globalized.
2) Introducing a second language program in Smithtown Elementary School can help students become more open-minded and accepting of cultural diversity, since the community currently lacks diversity.
3) While traveling internationally may not be possible for all students and families, learning a second language at the elementary level can still help students develop a more global outlook and exposure to other cultures.
1) Developing a transnational mindset through learning a second language at a young age can help students communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds as the world becomes more globalized.
2) Introducing a second language program in Smithtown Elementary School can help students become more open-minded and accepting of cultural diversity, since the community currently lacks diversity.
3) While traveling internationally may not be possible for all students and families, learning a second language at the elementary level can still help students develop a more global outlook and exposure to other cultures.
The key insights I have learned throughout my educational journey at the University of South
Carolina could be applied to implementing an immersive language program in Smithtown
Elementary School.
As our world becomes increasingly
globalized, it is important for people to have cultural competence in order to communicate 1, Developing transitional with others from different backgrounds. One mindset who possesses a transnational mindset can respond to cultural signals to effectively interact with people from different backgrounds.
A program that introduces children in
Smithtown to a second language at a young age can assist students in becoming more 2. Don’t settle for mediocrity open-minded and accepting of others who may come from different backgrounds. Since this community lacks diversity which can impact cultural awareness, it is still possible to explore other avenues to help develop cultural competency skills.
Even if one’s family does not have the
privilege to travel, due to financial reasons or other inherent circumstances, learning a second language in the classroom at the elementary level can still help develop a more 3. Traveling is a privilege global outlook. Though traveling is an incredible way to understand and learn about other cultures, it is not feasible for everyone. Therefore, the program I would like to implement can help expose students to other cultures.