Bilingual Education

Definition of Bilingual Education as it relates to Education, Academic Degrees, Educational Technology

Bilingual Education: A pedagogical approach that integrates two languages in instructional settings, typically a student's native language and a target language, with the goal of promoting bilingualism and biliteracy. It encompasses various methodologies, such as dual language immersion, transitional bilingual education, and maintenance bilingual education, and is informed by research in linguistics, cognitive psychology, and educational technology. Bilingual Education aims to enhance students' academic achievement, cross-cultural understanding, and socio-emotional development while preparing them for a globalized society.

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  • [BilingualLiteracy.com] Bilingual Literacy - Preschool, Bilingual, Education, Preschool
  • [itbe.org] Illinois Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages - Bilingual Education
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