Article,
Language choice, education and community identity
International Journal of Educational Development, 25 (3): 237-251 (May 2005)M3: Article; Accession Number: 17653813; Trudell, Barbara 1; Email Address: barbara_trudell@sil.org; Affiliation: 1: Centre of African Studies, University of Edinburgh, 21 George Square, Edinburgh EH8 9LD, Scotland, UK; Source Info: May2005, Vol. 25 Issue 3, p237; Subject Term: LANGUAGE & education; Subject Term: GROUP identity; Subject Term: EDUCATION; Subject Term: CAMEROON; Author-Supplied Keyword: Educational quality; Author-Supplied Keyword: Language development; NAICS/Industry Codes: 611699 All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction; NAICS/Industry Codes: 611710 Educational Support Services; NAICS/Industry Codes: 923110 Administration of Education Programs; Number of Pages: 15p; Document Type: Article.
Abstract
Abstract: This paper is an examination of the pedagogical and cultural impact of the PROPELCA (Operational Research Project for the Teaching of Cameroonian Languages) mother-tongue education program being implemented in the Bafut, Kom and Nso’ language communities of the Northwest Province of Cameroon. Using research carried out in 2002–2003, the author compares the instructional quality and cultural relevance of the PROPELCA program with those of the standard English-medium primary classroom as found in those communities. The author argues that mother-tongue education can play a vital role in broader movements aimed at minority language development and improved educational effectiveness. Copyright 2005 Elsevier; Copyright of International Journal of Educational Development is the property of Pergamon Press - An Imprint of Elsevier Science and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts)
