Effects of a Bilingual Education Program on Academic Achievement and Self-Concept

Abstract

This study assessed the effectiveness of a bilingual education (Title VII) program. First, second, and third grade Title VII students ( ns = 98, 90, and 51, respectively) were compared to same grade-level non-Title VII students ( ns = 41, 40, and 47, respectively) on a nationally standardized, norm-referenced test. In addition, pre- and post-test measures of self-concept were obtained from the Title VII students. Further, mean obtained scores were compared with “expected” scores on a test of basic skills for third, fourth, and fifth grade Title VII students. Analysis indicated that this bilingual education program did significantly promote academic achievement and self-concept among the enrolled pupils.