COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MONOLINGUAL VS. BILINGUAL PRIMARY EDUCATION SYSTEMS IN TERMS OF SOCIAL MOBILITY
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Keywords: Monolingual education; Bilingual education; Social mobility; Primary education; Academic achievement; Language proficiency; Economic opportunities; Educational equity; Cognitive development; Employment prospects.Abstract
Annotation: This article presents a comparative analysis of monolingual and bilingual primary education systems, focusing on their respective impacts on social mobility. It examines how each system influences students’ academic achievement, language proficiency, and access to economic opportunities over time. Drawing on empirical studies and international examples, the paper explores the ways bilingual education can enhance cognitive skills, cultural competence, and employability, potentially leading to greater social mobility compared to monolingual education. The study also discusses challenges and policy implications for optimizing educational practices to support equitable social advancement.
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