How can they say there are no negatives about…?
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The problem found by most researchers is that teachers and administrators are not adequately trained for dual language instruction programs. There are specific methods that must be used to make the program work. If the teachers are just randomly speaking in both languages, the program will not be as effective.
It sounds to me like the academy you’re talking about either has ineffective teachers or poor planning.
I encourage you to do some research and take your findings to a school board meeting. Dual language programs have amazing possibilities, if they are implemented correctly.
I really haven’t seen any negative results about the program itself, but in the hands of an already poor school (or done incorrectly), yes, it can definitely fail. I would look a little further – have there been any changes in the school since the immersion program was instituted?
Also, many immersion programs that I’ve seen do alternating parts of the day – English in the morning and Spanish or French in the afternoon, for example. I think that this would work much better, as a whole.
Anyway…hope that helps?
