Students’ fears were not unfounded. I recorded many instances of laughter punctuating student responses in class.
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Bilingual education is possible for all South Africa’s children.
Learning is a cumulative process and in language and maths, it is especially critical as every year of learning sets up the building blocks for the next year of learning.
Investing in bilingual education can reduce grade repetition, drop-out rates, and improve literacy outcomes.
South African parents want their children be taught in English despite the fact that research shows that academic progress is hindered if a child is taught in a language they aren’t proficient in.
Children need more than school resources and qualified teachers to attain academic success.
Schools should consider offering mobile learning technology in multiple languages to help pupils learn better in subjects like maths and science
Africa needs a new strategy for mother-tongue based bilingual education, from primary through to tertiary level.
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Senior Researcher, University of the Western Cape
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Senior Lecturer, Applied Language and Literacy Studies, University of Cape Town
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Professor in Language Education, member bua-lit collective, University of Cape Town
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Senior Research Specialist., Human Sciences Research Council
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Emeritus Professor of African Linguistics, University of Leipzig
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Associate Professor in Information Systems, University of the Western Cape
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Associate Professor, University of Johannesburg
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Researcher, Human Sciences Research Council
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PhD student, Developmental Psychology and Education, University of Toronto
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Assistant Professor, Applied Psychology and Human Development, University of Toronto
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Professor, University of Cape Town
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Researcher, University of Cape Town
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Deputy Director, University of Fort Hare
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Lecturer, University of Strathclyde
