ERIC Number: ED506123
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2009-Aug
Pages: 40
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Benefits of Dual Language Education
Wallstrum, Kiara
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The focus of this paper examines how dual language education (DLE) programs are valuable. The literature shows that children do much more than just thrive in a dual language environment. According to research, children who are bilingual are cognitively, academically, intellectually, socially and verbally more advantaged than their monolingual peers. This reveals that many parents, teachers and students are in favor of dual language education. Research also illustrates that further work needs to be done to help educators and parents fully understand the benefits of DLE because of the misconceptions that surround it. DLE has the ability to positively change the educational experience of teachers, administrators, parents, and students.
Descriptors: Immersion Programs, Monolingualism, Educational Experience, Misconceptions, Bilingual Education, Educational Benefits, Academic Achievement, Cognitive Ability, Verbal Ability, Cultural Awareness, Parent Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes, Ethics, Data Collection, Data Analysis
Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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