Jurnal PRIMED:Primary Education Journal atau Jurnal Ke-SD An
Vol 6 No 2 (2026): JULI 2026

TECHNOLOGICAL SCAFFOLDING IN ELEMENTARY BILINGUAL ENGLISH INSTRUCTION: A MIXED‑METHODS APPROACH

Tiarnita Maria Sanjani (Medan State University)
lya Sania Putri (Medan State University)
Aulia Dea Ananda (Medan State University)
Nia Diana Situmorang (Medan State University)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Jul 2026

Abstract

This research examines the incorporation of technological support in elementary bilingual education to tackle the challenges of learning a second language in today’s digital world. Employing a qualitative literature review approach, the study explores how digital resources—including interactive multimedia, Augmented Reality, and automated feedback systems convert conventional instructional aid into a shared mediation network. The results reveal that technology acts as an “enhancing scaffold,” which lessens cognitive strain and promotes connections across languages through various modes of representation. Additionally, the research underscores that effective digital scaffolding necessitates a “gradual release of responsibility” to facilitate students’ transition from reliance on technology to independence in language use. The findings stress that the effectiveness of bilingual programs relies not only on the utilization of technology but also on intentional pedagogical strategies that harmonize human engagement with digital support.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

primed

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

Description

Jurnal PRIMED:Primary Education Journal atau Jurnal Ke-SD An merupakan sebuah jurnal yang didedikasikan untuk publikasi hasil penelitian yang berkualitas dalam bidang ilmu sekolah dasar, inovasi pembelajaran, metode pembelajaran, media pembelajaran, inovasi pembelajaran, dan manajemen pembelajaran. ...