Language, Development Aid and Human Rights in Education
Curriculum Policies in Africa and Asia
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Curricula, Educational Reform
| Author: | Zehlia Babaci-Wilhite | ISBN: | 9781137473196 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK | Publication: | February 22, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan | Language: | English |
| Author: | Zehlia Babaci-Wilhite |
| ISBN: | 9781137473196 |
| Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan UK |
| Publication: | February 22, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Palgrave Macmillan |
| Language: | English |
The debate about languages of instruction in Africa and Asia involves an analysis of both the historical thrust of national government and also development aid policies. Using case studies from Tanzania, Nigeria, South Africa, Rwanda, India, Bangladesh and Malaysia, Zehlia Babaci-Wilhite argues that the colonial legacy is perpetuated when global languages are promoted in education. The use of local languages in instruction not only offers an effective means to contextualize the curriculum and improve student comprehension, but also to achieve quality education and rights in education.
The debate about languages of instruction in Africa and Asia involves an analysis of both the historical thrust of national government and also development aid policies. Using case studies from Tanzania, Nigeria, South Africa, Rwanda, India, Bangladesh and Malaysia, Zehlia Babaci-Wilhite argues that the colonial legacy is perpetuated when global languages are promoted in education. The use of local languages in instruction not only offers an effective means to contextualize the curriculum and improve student comprehension, but also to achieve quality education and rights in education.
