Immersion Education

Lyster, Roy; Genesee, Fred

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“…A number of reviews of immersion (e.g. Genesee and Lindholm-Leary 2013;Lyster and Genesee 2013;Baker 2011;Genesee 2006) have noted the non-native-like L2 grammar outcomes of immersion, and commented on the benefits of incorporating 'language-rich, discourse-rich' form-focused instruction in immersion pedagogy at the primary level. It is just such language-rich instruction that exemplifies high-quality early years' education at its best, where language instruction is embedded in meaningful tasks.…”

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Immersion education in the early years: a special issue

Hickey

Mejía

2014

International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism

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Early years' immersion education programmes can be either monolingual or bilingual, and their objectives can range from language maintenance and/or enrichment to early second language learning, depending on the context of implementation. Here we examine some of the key issues and policy concerns relating to immersion education in the early years. Among these are difficulties associated with the term itself in certain political contexts, due to historical negative experience. Another issue discussed concerns the differing outcomes noted by studies comparing monolingual and bilingual programmes for minority language children. The importance of training in immersion methodology for early years' educators is discussed, and the need to adapt preschool pedagogical practices to the immersion context, in order to provide optimal input for young language learners. Consideration must also be given to differentiated provision in early years' immersion programmes, with adaptation to the needs of L1 speakers as well as L2 learners, and to children with language impairment. The article explores some of the challenges currently facing this sector, particularly focusing on pre-service and in-service training and professional development for practitioners, and the availability of appropriate materials in less widely used languages. Evidence of the benefits for children and their families of attending a high quality immersion preschool points to the need to review the recognition and resources accorded to this sector by parents, primary years educators and educational planners.

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Immersion education in the early years: a special issue

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Mejía

2014

International Journal of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism

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Enhancing Proficiency in Medical English: the Significance of International Fellowships for Medical Students

Yelahina

2024

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The article explores the role of international scholarships in the context of enhancing the English language proficiency of medical students, providing them with opportunities to expand both their professional and linguistic knowledge. It has been demonstrated that an English-speaking environment, interaction with various medical institutions, and engagement with medical communities contribute to students in medical institutions developing not only linguistic proficiency but also cross-cultural competency and professional skills necessary for their future careers. This research underscores the importance of international scholarships as catalysts for comprehensive medical education and offers recommendations for optimizing their effectiveness in improving proficiency in medical English terminology.

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Immersion Education

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Immersion education in the early years: a special issue

Immersion education in the early years: a special issue

Enhancing Proficiency in Medical English: the Significance of International Fellowships for Medical Students

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