Teachers’ Approach to Bilingualism in Classroom: An Analysis of TESOL Practices
Abstract
In the present-day world, to remain globally connected with outside world, it has become necessary to learn a language especially English that is beginning to influence the teaching of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) field. The present research aims to find the ways through which bilingualism in teaching English is perceived as a facilitating factor in teaching and learning a second language, to analyze the impact of learners’ and teachers’ cultures in the English language in a bilingual classroom, and to explore what challenges, do English teachers face in teaching a bilingual classroom. The researcher has employed mixed method. Sociocultural theory of Russian psychologist, Lev Vygotsky has been used as theoretical framework. . The researcher has used semi-structured interviews, questionnaires ad classroom observation as data collection tools. The data obtained as a result of the questionnaires have been analyzed by using SPSS and thematic analysis has been done for the analysis of interviews. The findings of the research revealed bilingualism has a minor but significant impact on how meaning and content are transmitted. The findings of this study have also shown how the learner's native language may facilitate the transmission of these abilities in this regard. In doing so, it highlights the most beneficial aspects of learning a language within the context of L1 usage. When second language learners rarely participate with native speakers outside of class, the use of L2 in the classroom is especially encouraged. The easiest method is to implement English as a second language classroom management. When a group of students shares a first language, there is a greater possibility that they will all try to complete tasks in that language. Most research participants learned that 10% of class time ought to be set out for L1 speaking. This has been my experience, anyway. a lower percentage as pupils improve their English skills. Naturally, except for a course in translation, of course. The future researchers can do in-depth study of practices and activities used by instructors in TESOL classrooms.
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