Utah’s Dual Immersion program offers a rich bilingual experience for young learners when their minds are developmentally best able to acquire a second language. Instruction is divided between two high quality, creative classrooms: one English and one in the Second Language (Chinese, German, French, Portuguese or Spanish).
Proven Benefits:
- Second Language Skills – Students achieve high proficiency in the immersion language.
- Improved Performance on Standardized Tests – Immersion students perform as well as or better than non-immersion students on standardized tests of English and math administered in English.
- Enhanced Cognitive Skills – Immersion students typically develop greater cognitive flexibility, demonstrating increased attention control, better memory, and superior problem solving skills as well as an enhanced understanding of their primary language.
- Increased Cultural Sensitivity – Immersion students are more aware of and show more positive attitudes towards other cultures and an appreciation of other people.
- Long Term Benefits – Immersion students are better prepared for the global community and job markets where a second language is an asset.
For more information:
http://www.schools.utah.gov/curr/dualimmersion/
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