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Code-Switching in Multilingual Classrooms: A Bridge or a Barrier to Language Proficiency?

Jashlyn Bardinas, Shinjane Campos, Kimberlie Tacang, Joemar T. Minoza

Journal of Education and Learning Environments · 76-88 · 10.55121/jele.v1i2.886

This literature review examines recent studies on code-switching in multilingual classrooms and its impact on students’ language proficiency. This review analyzed 21 peer-reviewed sources from 2020 to 2025, organized chronologically and thematically. Findings show that strategic code-switching enhances engagement, comprehension,