Bilingual Education

Definition of Bilingual Education as it relates to Education, Foreign Language Education, Study Abroad Programs

Bilingual Education refers to the practice of teaching academic content in two languages, with the aim of developing proficiency in both. It encompasses various methodologies and program models, such as dual language immersion, transitional bilingual education, and foreign language education. Bilingual education can occur in a variety of settings, including mainstream classrooms, language programs, and study abroad programs. It is grounded in the belief that being bilingual confers cognitive, social, and economic benefits, and that it is an essential component of global citizenship.

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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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