Impact of Bilingual Support on English Language Learning among Special Students in Multilingual Classrooms in Pakistan

Authors

  • Muhammad Sohail Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Rahim Yar Khan
  • Noor Ul Ain Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology Rahim Yar Khan
  • Waheed Shahzad Khwaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology Rahim Yar Khan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2237-8237

Keywords:

Bilingual support, English language learning, special students, multilingual classrooms, Pakistan, translanguaging, code-switching, inclusive education, teacher preparedness, learning disabilities.

Abstract

This study explores the impact of bilingual support on English language learning among special students in multilingual classrooms in Pakistan, focusing particularly on learners with learning disabilities, hearing impairments, and mild cognitive challenges. Utilizing mixed methods, including questionnaires and semi-structured interviews with teachers and students from government and private schools in South Punjab, the research investigates the effectiveness of bilingual instructional strategies such as translanguaging and code-switching. The findings highlight significant cognitive and academic benefits of bilingual support, reinforcing sociocultural and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) theories. However, challenges related to teacher preparedness, resource limitations, and policy implementation were also identified. The study recommends enhanced teacher training, development of bilingual resources, and policy reforms to foster inclusive education for special students in Pakistan’s linguistically diverse classrooms. This research contributes to filling the gap in bilingual education literature for special needs students and offers practical implications for educators, curriculum designers, and policymakers.

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Published

2025-12-18

How to Cite

Sohail, M., Ul Ain, N., & Shahzad, W. (2025). Impact of Bilingual Support on English Language Learning among Special Students in Multilingual Classrooms in Pakistan. JELLL, 3(1). Retrieved from https://ojs.aiou.edu.pk/index.php/jelll/article/view/3136

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): JELL

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