After three decades of democracy, the status of Afrikaans at formerly Afrikaans universities remains the subject of considerable debate.
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Academic literacy is a mode of reasoning that aims to develop university students into deep thinkers, critical readers and writers.
Students’ fears were not unfounded. I recorded many instances of laughter punctuating student responses in class.
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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