THE EFFECT OF BILINGUAL EDUCATION ON LITERACY RATES IN MULTILINGUAL SOCIETIES

Sultanova Shohistaxon Shavkatovna

Keywords: Keywords; Bilingual education; Literacy rates; Multilingual societies; Mother-tongue instruction; Second language acquisition; Reading proficiency; Educational equity; Language policy; Multilingualism; Academic achievement.

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Abstract

Annotation:  This paper examines the relationship between bilingual education and literacy rates in multilingual societies, with a focus on how mother-tongue-based learning combined with a second language can improve literacy outcomes. Drawing on evidence from both developed and developing countries, it explores how bilingual programs address challenges such as high dropout rates, low reading proficiency, and language barriers in education. The study highlights how culturally and linguistically relevant teaching methods enhance reading and writing skills, promote student engagement, and contribute to long-term academic success.

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