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Language, Development Aid and Human Rights in Education: Curriculum Policies in Africa and Asia
Zehlia Babaci-Wilhite
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Hardback. Using cases 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. This book establishes that the use of local language in instruction achieves greater student comprehension and therefore quality of education. Series: Palgrave Studies in Global Citizenship Education and Democracy. Num Pages: 208 pages, 6 black & white tables, 10 figures, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1F; 1H; GTF; JNAM; JNFR; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 224 x 16. Weight in Grams: 380.
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.
Product Details
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Series
Palgrave Studies in Global Citizenship Education and Democracy
Condition
New
Number of Pages
181
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781137473189
SKU
V9781137473189
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Ref
99-15
About Zehlia Babaci-Wilhite
Zehlia Babaci-Wilhite is Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of California-Berkeley, USA and a Research Affiliate at the Norwegian Center for Human Rights, University of Oslo, Norway. She has numerous publications and taught courses in Norway, Japan, India, France & Nigeria on issues related to language and culture, development & human rights.
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