Abstract
This research explores the intricate nexus between multilingual education and the development of early reading proficiency in children and aims to expound effective instructional strategies, cognitive advantages, and socio-cultural influences by investigating the impact of exposure to multiple languages on the acquisition of literacy skills. The study examined diverse language backgrounds, instructional methodologies, the transferability of skills across languages, challenges in policy implementation, and the enduring academic and socio-emotional implications. The study will also discuss the influence of parental involvement and community support in nurturing reading skills among multilingual children. By employing longitudinal analyses, comparative studies, and in-depth examination and analysis of existing studies by educators and policymakers, this research comprehensively addressed the intricacies and potentialities inherent in multilingual education for the advancement of early reading proficiency.
Keywords
multilingual education, early-grade reading proficiency, instructional strategies, cognitive advantages, socio-cultural influences
How to Cite:
Dr. Michael Olugbenga Ajileye, Dr. Nkeoma Ngozichukwu Akueshi , MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION AND ITS IMPACT ON EARLY-GRADE READING PROFICIENCY , Volume 9 , Issue 9, september 2024, EPRA International Journal of Research & Development (IJRD),