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ERIC Number: EJ595951
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1999
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The Value of Bilingualism in Pupils' Understanding of Scientific Language.
Kearsey, John; Turner, Sheila
International Journal of Science Education, v21 n10 p1037-50 Oct 1999
Argues that, although some bilingual pupils may be at a disadvantage in understanding scientific language, there may be some circumstances where being bilingual is an advantage in understanding scientific language. Presents evidence of circumstances where being bilingual was an advantage and circumstances where it was a disadvantage in understanding scientific language. Contains 34 references. (Author/WRM)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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