The Impact of Bilingual Education on Children: A Dual Perspective on the Roles of Teachers and Parents
This study explores the impact of bilingual education on cognitive and social development, focusing on the roles of teachers and parents in fostering bilingualism. As globalization enhances intercultural interactions, bilingual education equips children with mental flexibility, and problem-solving skills. The integration of dual languages has also been shown to cultivate diverse cultural awareness through linguistic analysis and multicultural interactions. Teachers contribute through systematic pedagogic methods and the implementation of cultural adaptation strategies that support childrens long-term development. Meanwhile, parents play a crucial role by creating a language-abundant environment, facilitating cultural transmission, and promoting emotional well-being through frequent interactions. Effective collaboration between parents and teachers not only enhances childrens cultural awareness but also significantly influences language acquisition. However, challenges in pragmatic bilingual instruction, including inadequate teacher training and insufficient funding for bilingual programs, remain significant obstacles. Future research should address these issues to set a more supportive and effective bilingual education environment.
Authors
- Wei Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9380-5366)
Institutions
- Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Communications in Humanities Research
- Published
- 2025-04-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7064/2025.22411
- Primary Topic
- Second Language Learning and Teaching
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00