Impact of Bilingual Education on Students Linguistic Proficiency and Cognitive Development at University Level

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Published Sep 1, 2024
https://doi.org/10.61506/02.00355
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Vol. 10 No. 3 (2024): Journal of Policy Research

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Raheela Begum
Lecturer, Psychology Department, Women University Swabi
Um e Hani
Department of English. Government PostGraduate College Layyah
Muzamil Hussain AL Hussaini
Visiting Lecturer, Education Department, Thal University Bhakkar

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This study investigates the impact of bilingual education on university students' linguistic proficiency and cognitive development. The research aims to explore the relationship between bilingual education and students' linguistic abilities while assessing its influence on cognitive functions such as memory, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The research hypothesizes that students enrolled in bilingual education programs were demonstrate higher linguistic proficiency and enhanced cognitive development compared to those in monolingual programs. The population consists of university students enrolled in bilingual education programs across various disciplines, with a sample of 200 students selected through stratified random sampling. The study employs a cross-sectional design, utilizing a quantitative research approach. Data collection is conducted through standardized language proficiency tests and cognitive assessment tools, supplemented by structured questionnaires to gather demographic and educational background information. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, and multiple regression techniques to identify significant relationships and impacts. The findings of this study are expected to contribute valuable insights into the effectiveness of bilingual education at the university level, offering implications for curriculum development and educational policy in multilingual contexts.

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Begum, R. , Hani, U. e . and Hussain AL Hussaini, M. 2024. Impact of Bilingual Education on Students Linguistic Proficiency and Cognitive Development at University Level. Journal of Policy Research. 10, 3 (Sep. 2024), 372–376. DOI:https://doi.org/10.61506/02.00355.
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