Language matters: English teaching and learning are in an abysmal state

Saluja, Anshu (2023) Language matters: English teaching and learning are in an abysmal state. Telegraph Online.

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Abstract

The National Education Policy 2020 asserted the importance of imparting primary education to children in their “home language”/“mother tongue”. This is a remarkable idea. It can make it easier for young students to learn and retain knowledge in their formative years. The 2/3 question is this: in a diverse country such as ours, where language is implicated in the empowerment of certain groups and marginalising others, can we achieve a level playing field for all?

Item Type: Newspaper Article
Authors: Saluja, Anshu
Document Language:
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English
Uncontrolled Keywords: Language, English teaching, learning
Subjects: Social sciences > Education
Social sciences > Education > Teacher education
Divisions: Azim Premji University > School of Arts and Sciences
Full Text Status: Public
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URI: http://publications.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in/id/eprint/5202
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