Bilingual Education
Bilingual Education: A pedagogical approach that utilizes and values two languages in educational settings, typically targeting language minority students. It aims to develop proficiency in both the first language (L1) and second language (L2), while fostering academic success by integrating content learning with linguistic growth. This method encompasses various programs such as dual language immersion, transitional bilingual education, and maintenance bilingual education. Bilingual Education is an interdisciplinary field that incorporates principles from Education, Language Arts Education, and Speech Language Pathology to enhance students' cognitive, socio-emotional, and communicative abilities.
External Links
- [BilingualLiteracy.com] Bilingual Literacy - Preschool, Bilingual, Education, Preschool
- [itbe.org] Illinois Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages - Bilingual Education