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No. 15 (2021)

Articles

Bilingual Education in the United Arab Emirates

DOI: https://doi.org/10.25312/2391-5137.15/2021_22jr  [Google Scholar]
Published: 2022-01-17

Abstract

This article describes the different methods used in bilingual education programs, focusing on how they have been adapted in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirate (UAE). The article outlines pedagogical approaches and describes the relevant sociocultural context. It outlines the actions that might result in a loss of heritage and details how the government has protected the nation from these risks. It also discusses the legal background of the educational sector in the UAE and the Emirate.

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