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https://doi.org/10.14483/22487085.21814Published:
2025-11-11Issue:
Vol. 27 No. 2 (2025): CALJ: july-decemberSection:
Research ArticlesTeachers’ Perspectives on the Impact of English Immersion on Spanish Language Development in Primary Education
Perspectivas docentes sobre el impacto de la inmersión en inglés en el desarrollo del español en la educación primaria
Keywords:
inglés como lengua extranjera, español como primera lengua, exposición lingüística, impacto lingüístico, competencia comunicativa (es).Keywords:
English as a foreign language, Spanish as a first language, language exposure, language impact, communicative competence (en).Downloads
Abstract (en)
This study analyzed the effects of constant exposure to English as a foreign language on developing Spanish as the first language among elementary school students. This research study was oriented from a historical hermeneutical paradigm, using a qualitative approach and a narrative inquiry. The study involved English language, Spanish language, and pedagogical support from teachers who examined students’ bilingual learning experiences. The researchers applied four data collection techniques: an observation guide, an open-ended survey, a semi-structured interview, and a questionnaire, all of which sought to highlight the importance of a balanced approach to language education that values and supports the development of first and foreign languages. This integrated perspective was vital for ensuring students can effectively navigate the complex landscape of learning languages while preserving their personal, linguistic, and cultural identities. The study highlights the importance of balancing learners' native language with English proficiency, emphasizing cultural preservation and linguistic identity for thriving in a globalized world.
Abstract (es)
Este estudio analizó los efectos de la exposición constante al inglés como lengua extranjera en el desarrollo del español como primera lengua en estudiantes de primaria. Esta investigación se inscribe dentro de un paradigma hermenéutico histórico, utilizando como método un enfoque cualitativo y una investigación narrativa. El estudio involucró a profesores de inglés y español, así como de apoyo pedagógico quienes examinaron las experiencias de aprendizaje bilingüe de los estudiantes. Los investigadores aplicaron cuatro técnicas de recopilación de datos: una guía de observación, una encuesta abierta, una entrevista semiestructurada y un cuestionario, con el fin de resaltar la importancia de un enfoque equilibrado de la educación de idiomas que valore y apoye el desarrollo de la lengua materna y extranjera. Esta perspectiva integrada fue vital para garantizar que los estudiantes puedan navegar eficazmente el complejo panorama del aprendizaje de idiomas, preservando, al mismo tiempo, sus identidades personales, lingüísticas y culturales. La investigación destaca la importancia de equilibrar el idioma nativo de los estudiantes con la competencia en inglés, enfatizando la preservación cultural y la identidad lingüística como herramientas necesarias para prosperar en un mundo globalizado.
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