Esteem Journal of English Study Programme
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): Esteem Journal of English Education Study Programme

BALANCED BILINGUAL EDUCATION IN EFL SETTINGS: INSIGHTS FROM A BILINGUAL SCHOOL CASE STUDY

Dewi, Made Raninta Candra (Unknown)
Ni Nyoman Padmadewi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
14 Jun 2025

Abstract

This study aims to describe the implementation of balanced bilingual education in an EFL context. Adopting a basic qualitative research approach, the research focuses on a bilingual elementary school in Singaraja. Data were gathered through classroom observation and interviews, using the researcher, an observation sheet, and an interview guide as instruments. The interview participant was a first-grade classroom teacher. Data analysis was conducted using content analysis. The results indicate that balanced bilingual education is facilitated through the use of bilingual learning media and consistent language use in daily activities. Learning media include both instructional tools used during lessons and materials displayed in the school environment. Language use encompasses communication during instruction, positive reinforcement practices, as well as school policies and routines that support bilingualism.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

esteem

Publisher

Subject

Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal Esteem publishes academic articles that recognize successful engaged learning depends on effective partnerships between students, faculty, community agencies, administrators, disciplines, and more. The journal invites submission of 1) Research that emanates from or informs campus-community ...