Using mixtures of local language and English in teaching science at the lower primary level
Abstract
This study examined the use of local language/ mixture of local language and English in teaching natural science at the lower primary school. Using ethnographic tool I document the different natural science events in Ama and Patience classroom. The results revealed that, the use of local language and English in combination at the lower primary level facilitated students learning, understanding and contributions in science lessons.
Keywords: natural science; language policy; ethnography.
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ISSN (Paper)2224-5766 ISSN (Online)2225-0484
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