THE ROLE OF ‘EVERY MOTHER IS A TEACHER’ SCHOOLS IN SUPPORTING BILINGUAL AND EXPLORATORY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT
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Every Mother is a Teacher, bilingual education, exploratory learning, childhood development, parental involvement, early education, cognitive growth, lifelong learning.Abstract
This research explores the pedagogical and social role of the initiative “Every Mother is a Teacher” schools in fostering bilingual and exploratory development in early childhood. In today’s interconnected world, bilingualism has become a powerful tool not only for communication but also for enhancing children’s cognitive flexibility, problem-solving skills, and cultural awareness. The project focuses on equipping mothers with essential pedagogical knowledge and methodological guidance, enabling them to support their children’s early education in both the mother tongue and a second language. Furthermore, these schools create an environment that encourages exploratory learning, where children engage in curiosity-driven activities that stimulate intellectual growth and creativity. The paper highlights how maternal involvement, guided by structured educational frameworks, can significantly enrich children’s bilingual development and exploratory learning capacities, preparing them for lifelong learning and social adaptability.
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