The effect of bilingual education on sentence construction in Yoruba language among school children in Ibadan
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Background of the study
Bilingual education programs in Ibadan expose school children to both Yoruba and English, influencing their sentence construction in each language. This study investigates how bilingual instruction affects the syntactic structures of Yoruba among learners. Evidence suggests that bilingual education can lead to the transfer of syntactic features between languages, resulting in hybrid sentence constructions that deviate from traditional patterns (Ogunleye, 2023). Classroom observations and language assessments indicate that students often incorporate English syntactic elements—such as subject–verb inversion and the use of auxiliary verbs—into Yoruba sentence structures. This cross-linguistic influence may either enrich the language or lead to confusion in syntactic norms. The study employs a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative analysis of written work with qualitative interviews with teachers and students. By analyzing error patterns and structural variations, the research aims to uncover how bilingual education shapes syntactic development in Yoruba, and to provide recommendations for pedagogical practices that support linguistic integrity while embracing bilingual advantages (Adeyemi, 2024).
Statement of the problem
There is growing concern that bilingual education may lead to unintended syntactic interference in Yoruba among school children in Ibadan. Preliminary studies indicate that students sometimes exhibit sentence constructions that reflect English influence, potentially compromising the standard forms of Yoruba (Ibrahim, 2023). This study seeks to document these variations and assess their impact on language proficiency, aiming to inform educational practices that preserve the integrity of Yoruba syntax.
Objectives of the study
- To document sentence construction patterns in Yoruba among bilingual students.
- To identify instances of cross-linguistic syntactic interference.
- To recommend teaching strategies that balance bilingual benefits with syntactic preservation.
Research questions - How does bilingual education affect Yoruba sentence construction?
- What English syntactic features are transferred into Yoruba?
- What interventions can mitigate negative interference?
Significance of the study
This study is significant as it addresses the challenges and opportunities posed by bilingual education in preserving indigenous language integrity. Its findings will aid educators and curriculum developers in refining teaching practices, ensuring that Yoruba syntax is maintained while promoting bilingual proficiency among young learners (Olumide, 2024).
Scope and limitations of the study
This study is limited to examining sentence construction in Yoruba among school children in Ibadan within bilingual education settings. It does not cover advanced learners or other educational contexts.
Definitions of terms - Bilingual Education: Instructional methods that integrate two languages in the curriculum.
- Sentence Construction: The method by which words and phrases are arranged to form sentences.
- Yoruba Language: A major indigenous language of southwestern Nigeria.
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