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Linguistic Interdependence and Educational Development of Bilingual Children

Bilingualism can be achieved only on the basis of adequately develop first language. The development of competence in a second language in partially a function of the type of competence already developed in language-1 at the time when intensive exposure to language-2 begins. In the context of bilingual education, the educational outcomes are explained as […]

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Dimensions of Competence | Gauhati University B.Ed Notes

Almost all human beings acquire language to the level of native competency before the age of five. Although researchers have debated how such a feat can be accomplished, yet it is agreed that children acquire language through an interplay of biology and environmental factors. Competency is the consistent application of knowledge and skill to the

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Modes of Human Activities Involving Language

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Modes of Human Activities Mode of Human Activities Involving Language There are eight modes of human activities involving learning. These are- 1. Listening 2. Speaking 3. Reading 4. Writing 5. Viewing 6. Shaping 7. Watching 8. Moving Let us discuss them one by one- 1. Listening: The language of individual begins to develop at birth

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Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) in Education

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Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) or bilingual education is a special case of Language Across Curriculum (LAC). On the one hand, the mastery and knowledge of a foreign language is deepened by using it more frequently in a meaningful and functional way and on the other hand, the foreign language is used for cognitive, academic

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Language Across Curriculum (LAC)- Its Meaning and Concept

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Meaning and Concept of Language Across Curriculum (LAC) Language Across Curriculum (LAC) is a curricular enrichment program that provides students with the opportunity to use their skills in languages other than English in non-language courses. It aims to infuse foreign language across the curriculum, thus building on the skills of language proficient students in courses

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