Bilingual immunology teaching significantly improves professional English proficiency among Chinese undergraduates¶
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q2 i? Bilingual instruction in immunology produced a statistically significant improvement in professional English proficiency (RD = 0.59, 95% CI 0.29–0.90). → Ji Pengyu 2026
Evidence¶
Ji Pengyu 2026¶
Ji Pengyu, Li Qianqian, Li Na, Zhang Lin. (2026). The efficacy of bilingual immunology teaching on undergraduates in China: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Medical Education. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-026-08725-7
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Meta-analysis of five non-randomized studies (727 participants) assessing professional English proficiency, defined as translating specialized literature and mastering discipline-specific terminology. Substantial heterogeneity was observed (I² = 99%, T² = 0.12, p < 0.001).
"A random effects model revealed a RD of 0.59, with a 95% CI ranging from 0.29 to 0.90. These findings indicate a statistically significant improvement in professional English proficiency following the implementation of bilingual instruction in immunology"
Discussion¶
Learner Variables¶
- English-Learner Status — outcome: instruction changes it
- Reading and Language — outcome: instruction changes it
Related Claims¶
- Evidence for bilingual immunology teaching rests on few, mostly moderate-quality non-randomized studies with substantial heterogeneity — related
- Bilingual immunology teaching significantly increases the percentage of Chinese undergraduates achieving course scores above 80 — related
- Bilingual immunology teaching significantly improves undergraduates' competence in English application — related
- Publication bias tests and sensitivity analyses support the robustness of the pooled bilingual teaching effects — a broader claim this one bears on
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