CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Bilingualism causes language delay. FALSE. While a bilingual child’s vocabulary in each individual language may be smaller than average, his total vocabulary (from both languages) will be at least the same size as a monolingual child (10, 15).

Detailed explanation-2: -The idea that two languages causes language delays in children has been a long-standing myth in the United States. However, research has dispelled this myth. Children are able to learn two languages at the same pace as other children who are learning only one language.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Disadvantages: Children enjoying a bilingual environment run the risk of being isolated by the host society or of being teased by their peers when speaking in the foreign language. This teasing can have a detrimental effect on the self-esteem of the child.

Detailed explanation-4: -There is also some mixed information out there, between experts, about the effect of bilingualism on the development of language. The truth is, that bilingualism has no negative effects on speech and language development, but can enhance and strengthen these skills and this area of the brain significantly.

Detailed explanation-5: -Being multilingual or bilingual often helps children learn at school because it helps them with problem-solving, multitasking, creativity and flexible thinking. These children can also have good focus.