WebFeb 20, 2015 · To address the massive learning crisis and reduce dropout rates in early grades, several countries in sub-Saharan Africa and elsewhere, have introduced mother tongue instruction in preschool. This makes schools more welcoming for parents and communities. Most importantly, it allows teachers to communicate in a language that … WebThis study is the expanded version of the advocacy brief "Mother Tongue-Based Teaching and Education for Girls" [ED495413]. It highlights in more detail the correlations between girls, language and marginality, and shows that there are indeed positive links between the use of mother tongue in education and female participation and achievement in learning.

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WebJul 19, 2024 · As early as the 1950s, UNESCO released a study concluding that teaching in a population’s mother tongue yielded the best results; but facing pressures from a world where English was the language ... WebThis resolution has particular relevance for minority language groups where mother tongue is primarily a spoken medium, often ascribed low status. UNESCO ( 2024) states “Local languages, especially minority and indigenous, transmit cultures, values and traditional knowledge, thus playing an important role in promoting sustainable futures.” (n.p.) cynthia marie griffin mills county

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WebMother-tongue medium and scholastic attainment in Nigeria Corporate author : UNESCO International Bureau of Education Person as author : Bamgbose, Ayo In : Prospects: quarterly review of education, XIV, 1, p. 88-93 Language : English WebMar 13, 2024 · Each year on February 21 UNESCO celebrates International Mother Language Day (IMLD) highlighting different aspects of linguistic diversity and multilingualism. IMLD, an initiative from UNESCO member State Bangladesh, promotes the importance of multilingual education and cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable societies. cynthia marie hall