Foundations of mother-tongue education

Why teach in the child's own language: what research shows, the ELAN-Afrique framework, national language policies.

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Why start with the child's language
The linguistic threshold, L1→L2 transfer, evidence from sub-Saharan Africa.
3 lessons
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The ELAN-Afrique framework and language policies
Programme history, national models (Mali, Burkina, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger), implications for teachers.
2 lessons
3/3Practical module
Practical module — Justifying mother-tongue teaching
Write a one-page note for a school principal or a sceptical parent — sourced and adapted to your country.
1 lessons

Why start with the child's language