School Effectiveness in Multilingual Education: A Review of Success Factors

Kirss, Laura; Säälik, Ülle; Leijen, Äli; Pedaste, Margus

doi:10.3390/educsci11050193

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“…Language proficiency plays a crucial role in educational attainment and intergenerational mobility. Multilingualism has been associated with improved cognitive skills, academic performance, and access to higher education among immigrant populations (Kirss et al, 2021;Odulaja et al, 2023). Additionally, maintaining proficiency in one's native language alongside acquiring proficiency in the host country's language can help preserve cultural identity and facilitate intergenerational transmission of cultural capital.…”

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Multilingualism and socioeconomic mobility: Analyzing the correlation in immigrant populations

Patricia Diane Mouboua,

Fadeke Adeola Atobatele

2024

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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This research investigates the relationship between multilingual abilities and socioeconomic mobility among immigrant populations. It evaluates how linguistic competencies influence employment opportunities, educational attainment, and social integration. The study aims to provide insights into how policymakers and educators can leverage multilingual education for economic and social inclusion. The phenomenon of multilingualism among immigrant populations has garnered significant scholarly attention due to its potential implications for socioeconomic mobility. This Review comprehensively analyzes the correlation between multilingualism and socioeconomic advancement among immigrant communities. Drawing upon various academic literature, this study aims to elucidate the nuanced relationship between language proficiency, cultural adaptation, and economic integration. The Review begins by contextualizing the importance of multilingualism in contemporary society, particularly in the context of globalization and increased migration flows. Multilingualism, defined as the ability to speak multiple languages proficiently, is posited as an asset for immigrants seeking to navigate new social and economic landscapes. Through a review of existing research, this Review examines how multilingualism influences socioeconomic mobility. Firstly, multilingual individuals often possess enhanced communication skills, enabling them to access a broader range of employment opportunities and interact effectively in diverse workplace environments. Furthermore, proficiency in multiple languages facilitates social integration and cultural adaptation, factors that are closely associated with socioeconomic success. Immigrants who can navigate linguistic and cultural barriers may experience greater social mobility and upward economic trajectories. Moreover, the Review explores the role of language in educational attainment and intergenerational mobility. Studies suggest that bilingualism and multilingualism can positively affect academic performance and cognitive development, potentially leading to improved educational outcomes for immigrant children. Additionally, language proficiency may facilitate intergenerational transmission of cultural capital and social networks, which are critical determinants of socioeconomic mobility. However, the relationship between multilingualism and socioeconomic mobility is complex and multifaceted. Factors such as language proficiency levels, language policy, and discrimination can significantly impact immigrant trajectories. Moreover, the intersectionality of language with other social identities, such as race, ethnicity, and class, necessitates a nuanced understanding of how language shapes opportunities and barriers for immigrant populations. In conclusion, this Review highlights the intricate interplay between multilingualism and socioeconomic mobility among immigrant communities. By examining the multifaceted dimensions of language proficiency, cultural adaptation, and economic integration, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the factors shaping immigrant experiences and pathways to success in diverse sociocultural contexts.

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Multilingualism and socioeconomic mobility: Analyzing the correlation in immigrant populations

Patricia Diane Mouboua,

Fadeke Adeola Atobatele

2024

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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“…In this study, we define multilingualism at the individual level as a person's ability to use two or more languages and "easily switch from one language to another" [31] (p. 158). From the point of view of multilingualism, languages are considered as separate language systems, and not dialects, styles or registers within one language system [32]. Teachers may not always be multilingual, as some native speaker teachers speak only one language, especially those who teach English [33].…”

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Assessment of the Application of Content and Language Integrated Learning in a Multilingual Classroom

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(1) Background: based on the constantly increasing requirements for modern university graduates, we have developed an educational model that allows us to introduce content and language integrated learning into classes with a multilingual approach, which will allow students to use several foreign languages in the process of professional communication. The purpose of the paper is to evaluate the efficiency of a newly introduced integrated learning model from the perspective of students, to identify the impact of such a model on students’ professional discipline learning outcomes and to determine if the learning model contributes to an improvement in foreign language proficiency. (2) Methods: for our research we used qualitative and quantitative data from students’ records of professional discipline and Spanish testing, as well as surveys and interviews on proposed learning model efficiency. Two groups of students took part in the experiment (N = 23 and N = 24). (3) Results: results on students’ Spanish proficiency showed that the proposed learning model had a positive influence. Students from the experimental group got higher results on Listening, Reading and Speaking. According to results on professional discipline, both groups achieved approximately equal scores. Moreover, students described such a proposed learning model as efficient and progressive, giving a lot of advantages. (4) Conclusions: the experiment conducted confirmed the efficiency of the proposed learning model. In conclusion, it can be recommended for the realization of a multilingual approach, as well as the learning of a professional discipline.

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“…Despite such high context specificity and the different languages involved in the vast body of research on bilingual education, a myriad of studies has reported the innumerable advantages of this educational phenomenon, being evident mainly at language, cognitive, attitude, and content learning levels [26][27][28][29]. Such advantages have given rise to innumerable research studies in different contexts and from different pedagogical approaches.…”

Section: Bilingual Education: Concept and Typesmentioning

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Worldwide Trends in Bilingual Education Research: A Half-Century Overview

Sánchez-Pérez

Manzano‐Agugliaro

2021

Education Sciences

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Despite the wealth of studies on bilingual education, there is a dearth of meta-research on the worldwide development and trends of this area of investigation over the past few decades. The occupation of this gap allows scholars to take stock of current states of research, get overviews of the contributions made to the field, foresee future research trends, and identify research needs and gaps that may be addressed in future investigation. This study analyses the evolution and trends of bilingual education research during a 50-year period (1969–2018) from a bibliometric perspective. The results show a steady increase in the number of publications, and was exponential in the last decade, mainly in the form of research articles, which makes bilingual education a truly consolidated and increasingly evolving research field. The US is the leading country with respect to the number of publications, affiliations, and sponsors, followed, primarily, by some other North American (e.g., Canada), European (e.g., UK and Spain), and Asian (e.g., China) countries, as well as Australia. There is a large research network cluster led by the US involving intercontinental interaction among institutions from Europe, Asia, and, to a lesser extent, South America. However, a scant level of internationalisation of scholars publishing works on bilingual education was observed, with most author collaboration being limited to different US institutions. The most influential authors belong to institutions from the US, Canada, Spain, and Israel, and, to a lesser extent, Australia. The main research topics in the field depend on the contexts and include regulations of language institutions, bilingual education models, language skills, pedagogical strategies, education levels, and ages, among others. These results may contribute to the identification of new research needs and therefore, to the development of future directions in bilingual education research.

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School Effectiveness in Multilingual Education: A Review of Success Factors

Cited by 19 publications

References 30 publications

Multilingualism and socioeconomic mobility: Analyzing the correlation in immigrant populations

Multilingualism and socioeconomic mobility: Analyzing the correlation in immigrant populations

Assessment of the Application of Content and Language Integrated Learning in a Multilingual Classroom

Worldwide Trends in Bilingual Education Research: A Half-Century Overview

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