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EFFECT OF CODE SWITCHING ON BILINGUAL STUDENTS SUCCESS IN MATHEMATICS AND LANGUAGE EDUCATION

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-II).08      10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-II).08      Published : Jun 2023

Effect of Code Switching on Bilingual Students' Success in Mathematics and Language Education

Abstract

    The present research investigates the effects of code-switching techniques on the academic achievement of bilingual pupils in the fields of mathematics and language education. The study centres on the integration of English and Mathematics instruction. This research aims to determine effective methods for teaching bilingual students and identify the benefits and challenges of
    incorporating code-switching in mathematics and language education. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative data from standardized tests and qualitative data from interviews and classroom observations. The results revealed a positive correlation between code-switching and bilingual students' mathematics and language performance, suggesting that integrated English and Mathematics instruction can enhance learning outcomes. Moreover, the study identified specific code-switching techniques that effectively support bilingual students in the mathematics classroom. These findings have crucial implications for educators working with bilingual students, highlighting the importance of tailoring teaching strategies to address the unique needs of this population while fostering their linguistic and mathematical abilities.

    Code-switching, Bilingual Students, Mathematics Education, Language Education, Integrated Instruction

    (1) Muhammad Sher Baz Ali
    Visiting Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Ihsan
    Visiting Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Ihsan
    Visiting Lecturer, Department of Education, University of Sargodha, Sargodha, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Ali, M. S. B., Ihsan, M., & Ihsan, M. (2023). Effect of Code Switching on Bilingual Students' Success in Mathematics and Language Education. Global Language Review, VIII(II), 80-88. https://doi.org/10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-II).08

CHICAGO

    CHICAGO : Ali, Muhammad Sher Baz, Muhammad Ihsan, and Muhammad Ihsan. 2023. "Effect of Code Switching on Bilingual Students' Success in Mathematics and Language Education." Global Language Review, VIII (II): 80-88 doi: 10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-II).08

HARVARD

    HARVARD : ALI, M. S. B., IHSAN, M. & IHSAN, M. 2023. Effect of Code Switching on Bilingual Students' Success in Mathematics and Language Education. Global Language Review, VIII, 80-88.

MHRA

    MHRA : Ali, Muhammad Sher Baz, Muhammad Ihsan, and Muhammad Ihsan. 2023. "Effect of Code Switching on Bilingual Students' Success in Mathematics and Language Education." Global Language Review, VIII: 80-88

MLA

    MLA : Ali, Muhammad Sher Baz, Muhammad Ihsan, and Muhammad Ihsan. "Effect of Code Switching on Bilingual Students' Success in Mathematics and Language Education." Global Language Review, VIII.II (2023): 80-88 Print.

OXFORD

    OXFORD : Ali, Muhammad Sher Baz, Ihsan, Muhammad, and Ihsan, Muhammad (2023), "Effect of Code Switching on Bilingual Students' Success in Mathematics and Language Education", Global Language Review, VIII (II), 80-88

TURABIAN

    TURABIAN : Ali, Muhammad Sher Baz, Muhammad Ihsan, and Muhammad Ihsan. "Effect of Code Switching on Bilingual Students' Success in Mathematics and Language Education." Global Language Review VIII, no. II (2023): 80-88. https://doi.org/10.31703/glr.2023(VIII-II).08