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1. What is bilingual education?
c) Using two or more languages as mediums of instruction and participation
What differentiates bilingual education from traditional language education?
Bilingual education involves teaching content through two languages, not just the language itself
Which of the following is a challenge in bilingual education in Brazil, according to Santana (2025)?
Teachers’ lack of specific training for bilingual education + Lack of guidelines
What is a heteroglossic view of language?
A perspective that recognizes and values linguistic and cultural diversity in social practices
What is “translanguaging” in bilingual education?
Strategically using all linguistic resources available to make meaning
True or false? Bilingual education in Brazil is often associated with elite private institutions.
True
T or F? The implementation of bilingual education in public schools always aligns with critical pedagogical principles.
False — many implementations are based on neoliberal or utilitarian discourses.
T or F? Teachers often become “bilingual educators” through formal university training
❌ False — often through on-the-job experiences or institutional training, as formal training is lacking.
T or F? A critical approach to bilingual education values local context and social justice.
T
What does Parecer 2/2020 say about teacher preparation for bilingual education?
It recommends a complementary pedagogical training of at least 120 hours, offered through extension or lato sensu specialization courses, to provide basic prep
What do teachers need in order to work in bilingual education, according to Parecer 2/2020?
Children: Pedagogy or Letras - Proficiency + course. Fund I and on: Degree in discipline + fproficiency + course
What is the difference between Escola Bilingue, Escola Internacional and Programa BIlingue?
