Differences between Students in Bilingual and Non-Bilingual Groups in a Centre for Secondary Education

  1. Enrique Abellán, María
  2. Juan Pedro Martínez Ramón 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Murcia
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    Universidad de Murcia

    Murcia, España

    ROR https://ror.org/03p3aeb86

Journal:
Revista de Psicología y Educación

ISSN: 1699-9517

Year of publication: 2018

Volume: 13

Issue: 1

Pages: 60-72

Type: Article

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Abstract

This article deals with a crucial issue in the field of education nowadays: bilingual education. The main objective is to analyse the differences between students in bilingual groups and students in non-bilingual programmes, in relation to several variables, especially special educational needs and coping strategies. Concerning the method, a survey, in which 89 students of third year aged 14-17 participated, was carried out in a centre for CSE (Compulsory Secondary Education) located in the Region of Murcia. It consisted of two parts: an ad hoc questionnaire and a standardized test (the Coping Strategies Inventory). The results showed that, in general terms, students who were in non-bilingual groups were less interested and motivated regarding academic issues and the English language, as well as they proved to be less concerned about how to cope with their problems. Furthermore, almost all the students who had any type of special educational need were in a non-bilingual group. Therefore, according to the results, it is clear that more research should be done concerning not only the differences found between bilingual and non-bilingual students, but also on the situation of students with special needs in relation to bilingual education.

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