Public Perception of Early Childhood Language Policy in Ghana: An Exploratory Study

Autor/inn/en	Bronteng, Joyce Esi; Berson, Ilene R.; Berson, Michael J.
Titel	Public Perception of Early Childhood Language Policy in Ghana: An Exploratory Study
Quelle	In: Early Years: An International Journal of Research and Development, 39 (2019) 3, S.310-325 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Berson, Ilene R.) ORCID (Berson, Michael J.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0957-5146
DOI	10.1080/09575146.2019.1631759
Schlagwörter	Foreign Countries; Public Opinion; Language Usage; Public Policy; Language of Instruction; Bilingualism; Native Language; Early Childhood Education; English; English Only Movement; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 6; Mathematics Achievement; Language Arts; Academic Achievement; Parent Attitudes; School Personnel; Ghana + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Ausland; Öffentliche Meinung; Sprachgebrauch; Öffentliche Ordnung; Teaching language; Unterrichtssprache; Bilingualismus; Early childhood; Education; Frühkindliche Bildung; Frühpädagogik; English language; Englisch; School year 03; 3. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 03; School year 04; 4. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 04; School year 06; 6. Schuljahr; Schuljahr 06; Mathmatics sikills; Mathmatics achievement; Mathematical ability; Mathematische Kompetenz; Sprachkultur; Schulleistung; Elternverhalten; Schulpersonal
Abstract	This article explores current public perceptions in Ghana about the National Literacy Acceleration Programme (NALAP), a mother tongue-based bilingual medium of instruction (MTB-BMoI) policy for early childhood education. The researchers conducted an exploratory study of public reactions towards the Minister for Education's statement on revamping the program made at the Shared Prosperity Forum held in Accra, Ghana. The article includes an overview of the history of early childhood education language of instruction (LoI) in Ghana and the rationale for the NALAP. Conversations with education officers and parents about their views on the NALAP were analyzed. The findings reflect strong negative feelings about the program among many Ghanaians who express a preference for English-only LoI. The paper discusses the importance of bilingual LoI in early childhood as well as the need to obtain public support, especially among parents, to facilitate full implementation of the program in Ghana. Recommendations for public engagement are proposed. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01