THE ROLE OF COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN BILINGUAL EDUCATION
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This paper investigates how bilingual education influences students’ mental development. It outlines how acquiring two languages can enhance learners’ metacognitive strategies, innovative thinking, and the ability to tackle complex problems. The study affirms that bilingual instruction strengthens not only communication but also broader cognitive skills.
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