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Transforming education through mother tongue language as a language of instruction in South Africa

African Human Rights Law Journal
The right to receive education in an official language of one's choice is enshrined in section 29(2) of the Constitution. However, the South African education system has not offered sustained learning as well as equal opportunities for most of the ...
G. M. Quan, Rongedzayi Fambasayi, Tasreeq Ferreira   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Framework for Rating and Assessing Media for Early childhood (FRAME): A multidimensional coding system for analysing children's media content

British Journal of Developmental Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Young children spend an increasing amount of time engaging with screens, including television viewing. Although most research has focused on the quantity of children's viewing, growing evidence suggests that the developmental effects of screen media depend on the quality and characteristics of the content.
Megan Gath, Cara Swit, Mia McLean, Ying Wang, Jen Smith, Damian Turner, Jenna Gawn   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

PATTERNS OF DOMINANCE OF LANGUAGE VITALITIES AMONG MALAYSIAN STUDENTS IN PRIMARY NATIONAL-TYPE AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Indonesian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 2017
Multilingualism is embedded in the Malaysian Education Blueprint (2015-2025) as a stated goal towards nation building. The education system provides opportunity to learn Malay which is the national language, the mother tongue (Mandarin or Tamil) and the ...
Soo Ying How, Ain Nadzimah Abdullah, Swee Heng Chan   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Empowering Primary School Teachers: The Vital Role of Mother Tongue as a Medium of Instruction [PDF]

The language that a person first learns, typically from their parents or other caregivers, is referred to as their mother tongue. The purpose of this review paper is to investigate the significance of mother tongue language as a teaching method for ...
Verma, Rachana
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Trajectories of second language student classroom engagement: Profiles and correlates

British Journal of Educational Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Research on the development of second language (L2) student classroom engagement is growing; however, this body of research primarily relies on designs that preclude the examination of whether this development is common to all students or whether different developmental trajectories emerge for different groups. Aim Adopting a person‐
Hoi Vo
wiley   +1 more source

Effect of English as a Language of Instruction on Mother Tongue Mastery in Rwanda

, 2021
The language of instruction used in teaching and learning activities is taken as an important aspect that improves the quality of school deliverables.
Mukamazimpaka, Marie Claire, Maurice, Habanabakize   +1 more
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Enjoyment and perceived teacher conflict shape early L2 English performance: A longitudinal study in primary school

British Journal of Educational Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Learning English as a second language (L2) is crucial in a globalized world. However, longitudinal evidence on how young learners' achievement emotions and perceived teacher–child relationship quality jointly shape L2 outcomes remains limited.
Fabiola Silletti, Gabrielle Coppola, Cristina Semeraro, Rosalinda Cassibba, Paola Palladino, Matteo Gatti, Pasquale Musso   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

From mother tongue to English: A language policy shift at a multilingual township school in Gauteng

South African Journal of Childhood Education
Background: Given the lack of research into English language instruction in multilingual contexts, this study explored the switch from mother tongue to English in a South African township school.Aim: This study aims to find out how teachers and parents ...
Rockie Sibanda, Lina P. Tshehla
semanticscholar   +1 more source

From barriers to benefits: A personalized sleep intervention enhances sleep duration and emotional health in chronic short sleepers

British Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.
Abstract This pilot study evaluated a personalized sleep intervention incorporating motivational interviewing techniques to address sleep barriers, along with tailored sleep hygiene and extension for chronic short sleepers. Eleven university students completed a 14‐day sequential intervention (baseline, sleep hygiene and a combined phase adding 90‐min ...
Wei Wang, Ho Yin Derek Ma, Ming Ming Chiu, Shu Fai Cheung, C. Harry Hui, Mark Lawrence Wong, Janet Hui‐wen Hsiao, Rong Wei Sun, Yeuk Ching Lam, Akira Basa Okabe, Chin Ho Chan, Esther Yuet Ying Lau   +11 more
wiley   +1 more source

Alloparenting the investment child: A reply to responses

The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.
Nina Bandelj
wiley   +1 more source