This thesis explores bilingualism as a support tool for Specific Language Disorders, analyzing the potential benefits that knowledge of two languages can offer students with difficulties in acquiring reading, writing and arithmetic skills. Additionally, the work examines linguistic development during childhood, qith reference to psychological studies and the neurological changes that occur in the bilingual brain. Starting with a theoretical overview of bilingualism and SLI, the thesis examines cognitive and linguistic models that support bilingualism, with particular focus on how the interaction between languages can positively influence metacognitive skills and problem-solving abilities. The thesis also focused on educational practices and theacing strategies that promote the integration of linguistic support in school contexts, with the goal of fostering the effective inclusion of students with SLI. Through a review of scientific evidence, it is demonstrated that, when appropriately managed, bilingualism not only does not exacerbate the difficulties of students with SLI, but can be a valuable tool for improving their linguistic and cognitive skills. The work concludes with suggestions for teachers and educational institutions on the most effective ways to integrate a second language into daily educational practices.
La presente tesi esplora il bilinguismo come strumento di supporto per i Disturbi specifici del linguaggio (DSL), analizzando i potenziali benefici che la conoscenza di due lingue può offrire agli studenti con difficoltà nell’acquisizione della capacità di lettura, scrittura e calcolo. In aggiunta, l’elaborato esamina lo sviluppo linguistico dell’età evolutiva, in riferimento agli studi psicologici e ai cambiamenti neurologici che avvengono nel cervello bilingue. A partire da una panoramica teorica sul bilinguismo e sui DSL, si esaminano i modelli cognitivi e linguistici che sostengono l’accostamento bi-linguistico, con particolare attenzione a come l’interazione tra le lingue può influire positivamente sulle abilità metacognitive e di problem solving. La tesi si concentra inoltre sulle pratiche educative e sulle strategie didattiche che incoraggiano l’integrazione di supporti linguistici in contesti scolastici, con l’obiettivo di favorire un’inclusione efficace degli studenti con DSL. Attraverso una revisione delle evidenze scientifiche, si dimostra che il bilinguismo, se opportunamente gestito, non solo non aggrava le difficoltà degli studenti con DSL, bensì può rappresentare un valido strumento per migliorare le loro competenze linguistiche e cognitive. Il lavoro si conclude con suggerimenti per gli insegnanti e le istituzioni scolastiche riguardo le modalità più efficaci per l’accostamento di una seconda lingua nelle pratiche educative quotidiane.
"Il bilinguismo come strumento di sostegno per i disturbi specifici del linguaggio"
VEZZARO, GINEVRA
2024/2025
Abstract
This thesis explores bilingualism as a support tool for Specific Language Disorders, analyzing the potential benefits that knowledge of two languages can offer students with difficulties in acquiring reading, writing and arithmetic skills. Additionally, the work examines linguistic development during childhood, qith reference to psychological studies and the neurological changes that occur in the bilingual brain. Starting with a theoretical overview of bilingualism and SLI, the thesis examines cognitive and linguistic models that support bilingualism, with particular focus on how the interaction between languages can positively influence metacognitive skills and problem-solving abilities. The thesis also focused on educational practices and theacing strategies that promote the integration of linguistic support in school contexts, with the goal of fostering the effective inclusion of students with SLI. Through a review of scientific evidence, it is demonstrated that, when appropriately managed, bilingualism not only does not exacerbate the difficulties of students with SLI, but can be a valuable tool for improving their linguistic and cognitive skills. The work concludes with suggestions for teachers and educational institutions on the most effective ways to integrate a second language into daily educational practices.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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