Dimensions of language education policy in Asia

Liddicoat, Anthony J.; Kirkpatrick, Andy

doi:10.1075/japc.00043.kir

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“…Arguably, a country can positively influence its economy by establishing one language for education [19]. Some non-English-speaking countries have emphasised the role of their national language as a sign of unity while recognising the importance of English to facilitate local and international communication [32]. The usage of English is controversial in some countries, such as Somalia [33], South Asian countries [1,20,24], and the Philippines [31].…”

Section: Language Policies In Educationmentioning

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A gender-based investigation into the required English language policies in Saudi higher education institutions

Alnasser

2022

PLoS ONE

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The Saudi Arabian higher education system is yet to address specific issues concerning language planning and policy. Policies concerning English language use in Saudi academia remain ungoverned, thus leading to implicit personal policies (i.e., self-directed policies). Such freedom in language use may generate concerns among stakeholders, especially if differences emerge between men and women in the same workplace. Current literature does not offer insights into how English is used by each gender in academic settings or outside the classroom in Saudi Arabia; this study seeks to address this gap. A six-item online survey was distributed among higher education English language departments in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was completed by 210 faculty members (67 men and 143 women). Responses from men and women were compared using the Mann-Whitney test. The main findings include significant differences in language use between the two genders, suggesting different levels of commitment to English use. These findings imply that future English language policies may need to incorporate divergent views between the two genders. The recommendations include the need for micro-level policies and the involvement of both genders in designing policies to ensure their successful application.

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Section: Language Policies In Educationmentioning

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A gender-based investigation into the required English language policies in Saudi higher education institutions

Alnasser

2022

PLoS ONE

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“…Concerns concerning the detrimental effects of English's dominance as an international language on the South African educational system have been expressed (McKinney & Tyler, 2019). This has also drawn criticism for restricting the use of indigenous African languages in school and creating a threat to their survival (Liddicoat & Kirkpatrick, 2020).…”

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The influence of natural science scientific register in isiNdebele on classroom practices

Ntuli

2024

EURASIA J Math Sci Tech Ed

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This study is an interpretive qualitative case study. Its goal was to look at the influence of natural science scientific register in isiNdebele on classroom practices. The study was conducted in some schools of the Siyabuswa 2 circuit in the Mpumalanga Province. The stakeholders’ (teachers, learners, and parents) information was gathered through interviews and observations. Data gathered from interviews and observations were analyzed using content analysis. Interviews and observations that were recorded on audio were examined by playing them back numerous times after being transcribed into a word document. The findings demonstrated that the usage of indigenous languages favorably influences learner interactions and discourses in the classroom. This is because there was the most interaction in the classroom when learners were taught natural sciences using isiNdebele register. As opposed to when they taught using the English register, where they were mostly passive. This emphasizes the requirement for the creation of scientific registers in native languages. Consequently, it is advised that indigenous languages’ scientific language registers be incorporated into education and learning as they positively influence interactions and discourses, which yield to meaningful learning and better performance.

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“…However, the predominance of English as an international language has raised concerns about its negative impact on the South African education system [5]. Critics argue that this limits the role of African indigenous languages in education and poses a threat to their survival [6].…”

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Influence of an African Indigenous Language on Classroom Interactions and Discourses

Ntuli,

Mudau

2024

Education Sciences

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This qualitative interpretative case study aimed to investigate how the developed isiNdebele scientific language register for Natural Sciences influences learners’ classroom interactions and discourses. Data were collected from stakeholders through interviews and observations. The results indicated that the use of African indigenous languages positively shapes learners’ classroom interactions and discourses. Specifically, when learners were taught Natural Sciences using the isiNdebele register, there was maximum interaction in the classroom in contrast to using the English register, where learners were passive for most of the lesson. This highlights the need for developing scientific registers in African indigenous languages. Therefore, it is recommended that these registers be integrated into teaching and learning as they positively influence interactions and discourses, leading to meaningful learning and better performance.

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Dimensions of language education policy in Asia

Cited by 27 publications

References 44 publications

A gender-based investigation into the required English language policies in Saudi higher education institutions

A gender-based investigation into the required English language policies in Saudi higher education institutions

The influence of natural science scientific register in isiNdebele on classroom practices

Influence of an African Indigenous Language on Classroom Interactions and Discourses

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