BILINGUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM PROPOSED IN VIETNAM

Authors

  • Tran Ngoc Anh Dong Thap University, Vietnam
  • Phan Thai Anh Thu Dong Thap University, Vietnam

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejel.v0i0.660

Keywords:

program, Vietnamese, English, bilingual, primary school

Abstract

Given that EFL is playing an important role in the national education system of Vietnam for its development and global integration, this paper proposes a bilingual education program with both Vietnamese and English subjects for primary schools. Descriptions and justifications for the proposed program are presented in details. Also, teaching methods and assessments are analyzed. As a pilot, this program is hoped to be widely implemented. 

 

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2017-04-10

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Vol 2, No 2 (2017)

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