Language of Instruction and Learning in Mathematics and Science in Some African Countries

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" Language of Instruction and Learning in Mathematics and Science in Some African Countries "
Birgit Brock-Utne

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	1063447
Doc. No	:	LA107076
Call No	:	‭10.1163/15692108-12341252‬
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Birgit Brock-Utne
Title & Author	:	Language of Instruction and Learning in Mathematics and Science in Some African Countries [Article]\ Birgit Brock-Utne
Publication Statement	:	Leiden: Brill
Title of Periodical	:	African and Asian Studies
Date	:	2013
Volume/ Issue Number	:	12/1-2
Page No	:	83–99
Abstract	:	This article looks into the unfounded belief in many so-called anglophone countries in Africa that mathematics and science are best taught in English and not in an African language, the language pupils and teachers normally speak and command much better than English. Examples are given from Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho and Ghana. The reintroduction of English from the 5th grade in primary school in maths and science in the Kiswahili speaking island of Zanzibar is discussed at some length. Examples from Africa are contrasted with examples from some Asian countries like Sri Lanka and Malaysia. The attitudes of parents which are built on a misconception are analysed. The article ends on a more optimistic note claiming that misconceptions can be altered. This article looks into the unfounded belief in many so-called anglophone countries in Africa that mathematics and science are best taught in English and not in an African language, the language pupils and teachers normally speak and command much better than English. Examples are given from Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho and Ghana. The reintroduction of English from the 5th grade in primary school in maths and science in the Kiswahili speaking island of Zanzibar is discussed at some length. Examples from Africa are contrasted with examples from some Asian countries like Sri Lanka and Malaysia. The attitudes of parents which are built on a misconception are analysed. The article ends on a more optimistic note claiming that misconceptions can be altered.
Descriptor	:	attitudes of parents
Descriptor	:	changing a belief system
Descriptor	:	language of instruction
Descriptor	:	teaching of mathematics and science
Location & Call number	:	‭10.1163/15692108-12341252‬