Incorporate new and effective methodological and pedagogical tools that will boost your teaching in bilingual education in secondary and high school" 

Bilingual education in schools has become increasingly popular, which has led to an increase in the demand for specific training for language teaching. Although progress has been made in this regard in recent years with the creation of specific programs aimed at meeting this growing demand, efforts must continue to be made to improve the educational system in a committed and responsible manner, addressing the needs and developing an innovative, ambitious and effective teaching model. 

In educational terms, bilingualism provides students with a number of advantages. Bilingual students are able to acquire a very high level of the language, sometimes to a native level, which greatly benefits them in their future careers. Likewise, adolescents who receive this type of education find it easier to pick up different languages, acquire a more complex vocabulary, are able to communicate fluently and tend to be more receptive to other cultures.

A unique specialization program that stands out for both its high-quality content and excellent teaching staff, all of whom are professionals with years of experience in the sector. An unrivaled opportunity for professionals who wish to acquire the latest teaching methods in bilingual education and would like to incorporate them into their daily professional practice.

Give your career a boost to success and become a competitive professional who will bring excellence to any educational institution” 

This Postgraduate certificate in Principles of Bilingualism contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include: 

• Practical case studies presented by expert linguists
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies for teaching languages
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Join the pioneers in the field of education with a competitive program in terms of quality and prestige: a unique opportunity to distinguish yourself as a professional" 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.  

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Receiving a bilingual education helps students become more receptive to other cultures and better understand the world around them"

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge through this Postgraduate certificate"

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals from the best educational centers and universities in the country, aware of the current relevance of innovative training, and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies. Postgraduate certificate guarantees students quality content that meets their expectations, giving them the opportunity to excel in their field. They will be able to perform the various functions related to this Postgraduate certificate, together with the most innovative proposals in this field of action, guiding them towards excellence. 

We provide professionals with the means to generate an educational impact that will result in real and permanent development for students" 

Module 1. Principles of Bilingualism

1.1.  Definition and History of Bilingualism

1.1.1. Definition of Bilingualism 
1.1.2. The Languages in Contact 
1.1.3. Definition of Multilingualism 
1.1.4. Multilingualism in the World 
1.1.5. Types of Bilingualism

1.2. Bilingualism Models in Education

1.2.1. Bilingualism in Education 
1.2.2. Models of Bilingual Education 
1.2.3. Bilingual Moels in the World 
1.2.4. Bilingualism in Canada 
1.2.5. Bilingualism in the U.S 
1.2.6. Bilingualism in Spain 
1.2.7. Bilingualism in Latin America

1.3. Cultural Dimension of Bilingualism

1.3.1. Intercultural Bilingual Education (EIB) 
1.3.2. The History of the EIB 
1.3.3. Bilingualism and Cultural Diversity in a Classroom 
1.3.4. Bilingualism and Cultural Identity

1.4. The Role of the Mother Tongue in Bilingual Education

1.4.1. The Acquisition of Language in a Bilingual Context 
1.4.2. Late Bilingualism and the Mother Tongue 
1.4.3. The Mother Tongue and Emotions
1.4.4. The Mother Tongue in the Classroom
1.4.5. Use of the Mother Tongue in the Foreign Language Classroom

1.5. Neuroeducation and Bilingualism

1.5.1. The Bilingual Brain 
1.5.2. The Age Factor 
1.5.3. The Quality Factor 
1.5.4. The Method Factor 
1.5.5. The Language Factor 
1.5.6. The Number Factor

1.6. Cummins Theories about Bilingualism

1.6.1. Introduction 
1.6.2. Theory of Linguistic Interdependence 
1.6.3. The Threshold Hypothesis 
1.6.4. Additive and Subtractive Bilingualism 
1.6.5. The Importance of the Mother Tongue 
1.6.6. The Programs of Linguistic Immersion

1.7. BICS and CALP

1.7.1. General Framework 
1.7.2. Initial Theory 
1.7.3. Definition of BICS
1.7.4. Definition of CALP 
1.7.5. The Relationship Between BICS and CALP 
1.7.6. Contributions of the Theory 
1.7.7. Criticism to the Theory

1.8. Early Literacy in Bilingual Children

1.8.1. Definition of Emergent Literacy 
1.8.2. Growing Up in a Bilingual Family 
1.8.3. Reading Stories in the Mother Tongue 
1.8.4. Literacy in L2 as Instructional and Majority 
1.8.5. Literacy in L2 as a Foreign Language

1.9. Relations and Influences Between L1 and L2

1.9.1. Family Literacy 
1.9.2. Mother Tongue Literacy at School 
1.9.3. Impact of Literacy in L1 and L2
1.9.4. Advantages of the Use of the Mother Tongue in the Bilingual Classroom 
1.9.5. The Mother Tongue in the Teaching of The English Language

1.10. Role of the Bilingual Teacher

1.10.1. The Role of the Bilingual Teacher 
1.10.2. The Bilingual Teacher as an Intercultural Educator 
1.10.3. Languages and the Bilingual Teacher 
1.10.4. Training Needs

A unique, key and decisive training experience to boost your professional development”