VIETNAMESE - EDE BILINGUAL EDUCATION IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN DAK LAK PROVINCE, VIETNAM

In Dak Lak, the Ede has the second largest population (after the Kinh). In the process of communication, the Ede language has a language contact relationship with Vietnamese. Therefore, the phenomenon of Vietnamese - Ede bilingualism is clearly shown in communication and the primary education program in the area. Based on an overview of theoretical issues on bilingualism, bilingual education, and the role of bilingual education, the article presents the current situation of Vietnamese - Ede bilingual education in some primary schools in the area. Dak Lak provinces, such as Vietnamese - Ede bilingual teachers; Students' attitudes towards learning Vietnamese - Ede bilingual; Conditions of Vietnamese - Ede bilingual education of teachers and students. From there, propose solutions to improve the quality of Vietnamese - Ede bilingual education, such as Strengthening the management of Vietnamese - Ede bilingual education; Improving teaching capacity for teachers; Renovating the content and teaching methods of bilingual Vietnamese - Ede; Examining and evaluating the results of Vietnamese - Ede bilingual students; Increase investment in facilities and equipment for Vietnamese - Ede bilingual teaching; Building a bilingual Vietnamese - Ede environment for family, school, and society.