Bilingual Education
Definition of Bilingual Education as it relates to Education, Vocational Education, Student Services
Bilingual Education: A specialized approach in education that focuses on teaching students in two languages, often the native language and a second language such as English. It encompasses various methodologies that cater to diverse linguistic backgrounds and learning needs. The goal is to foster bilingualism and bi-literacy while promoting academic achievement and cultural sensitivity. This approach can be applied to various educational levels and disciplines, including vocational education and student services.
External Links
- [BilingualLiteracy.com] Bilingual Literacy - Preschool, Bilingual, Education, Preschool
- [itbe.org] Illinois Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages - Bilingual Education