Bilingual Education

Definition of Bilingual Education as it relates to Education, Academic Degrees, Multicultural Education

Bilingual Education: A pedagogical approach that involves teaching academic content in two languages, typically a student's native language and a second language such as English. This method is often used in multicultural environments to support students in maintaining their cultural identity while also developing proficiency in a dominant language. It can lead to improved cognitive abilities, cross-cultural understanding, and academic achievement. Bilingual Education programs may offer various degree paths, including undergraduate and graduate degrees in Education with a focus on bilingual or multicultural education.

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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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