Week 28: Connecting Words

I have searched on the Internet some news about academic topics and I have ended up with one about bilingual schools. The article discusses how children are getting more and more practical if they start bilingual schools since it develops their creativity and learning skills. The article mentioned is from: https://www.educationdive.com/news/bilingual-education-prepares-children-for-a-multicultural-world/539779/

`Our world is more multilingual and multicultural than ever before. Studies show that the earlier a child is exposed to a second language, the greater the likelihood he or she will gain proficiency. Recent studies also show that students in bilingual education programs outperform their peers in attention and reading. In one study covering six states and 37 districts, the researchers found that, compared with students in English-only classrooms or in one-way immersion, dual-language students have higher test scores and also seem to be happier in school. Attendance is better, behavioural problems are fewer, and parent involvement is higher.

Bilingualism broadens a child’s cognitive control, allowing for improvements in subjects like science, enhancements in problem-solving skills and increases in spatial abilities. Bilingual education paves a way for a child's future, providing better employment opportunities and preparing them for life in our diverse society.’ […]

This week I have continued practising my listening skills but also the others as exams as getting near and I am kind of afraid. I hope that everything will go perfectly but the only way of assured the success is learning and practising.