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Direct linkBhattacharya, Usree – Current Issues in Language Planning, 2013
India is home to 1652 languages, but only 22 are officially recognized. And while the Constitution requires local authorities to provide mother tongue instruction in schools (Article 350A, Constitution of India), a mere 43 languages are used nationally as instructional medium. An exploding demand for English-medium schooling across socio-economic…
Descriptors: English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Multilingualism, Language Planning
Download full textLittle, Angela; Blum, Nicole; Diwan, Rashmi – Online Submission, 2008
Multigrade teaching and learning--where a teacher is responsible for learners in two or more curriculum grades at the same time--is a frequent occurrence in small schools worldwide. These schools are particularly common in low income countries and in rural areas, making the provision of quality multigrade teaching and learning in them key to…
Descriptors: Low Income, Primary Education, Multigraded Classes, Rural Areas
