,QUESTON 1: LANGUAGE EDUCATION POLICIES (15) 1.1
Provide your own interpretation of how the LiEP has
influenced language learning and teaching, and whether it
has promoted multilingualism. (5) 1.2 What is your
recommendation on how the language of teaching and
learning (LoLT) should be chosen. Substantiate your view
referring to first and additional language theories and
policy documents. (10)
QUESTION 1: LANGUAGE EDUCATION
POLICIES (15)
1.1 Influence of LiEP on Language Learning and
Multilingualism (5 marks)
The Language in Education Policy (LiEP) is a key
framework in South Africa's education system aimed at
promoting equity and multilingualism. It encourages the
use of home languages as mediums of instruction,
particularly in early schooling, while also supporting the
learning of additional languages like English or
Afrikaans.
Influence on Language Learning and Teaching:
1. Home Language Foundation: Research shows that
learners who develop literacy and cognitive skills in
their home language perform better academically
when transitioning to an additional language. LiEP
, supports this by advocating for home language use in
early grades.
2. Multilingualism Encouragement: It promotes
learning more than one language, aiming to prepare
learners for a linguistically diverse society.
Challenges:
Many schools still prioritize English due to societal
and economic pressures, marginalizing indigenous
languages.
Teachers often lack adequate training to teach in
multiple languages effectively.
Impact on Multilingualism:
While LiEP has laid the foundation for multilingualism,
its implementation remains uneven. In some areas, the
dominance of English as the Language of Learning and
Teaching (LoLT) has limited its effectiveness. The
policy’s success depends heavily on proper
implementation, resource allocation, and teacher training.
1.2 Recommendations for Choosing LoLT (10 marks)
Choosing the Language of Learning and Teaching
(LoLT) is critical for academic success and should
consider the learners' language proficiency, cultural
context, and cognitive development.
Provide your own interpretation of how the LiEP has
influenced language learning and teaching, and whether it
has promoted multilingualism. (5) 1.2 What is your
recommendation on how the language of teaching and
learning (LoLT) should be chosen. Substantiate your view
referring to first and additional language theories and
policy documents. (10)
QUESTION 1: LANGUAGE EDUCATION
POLICIES (15)
1.1 Influence of LiEP on Language Learning and
Multilingualism (5 marks)
The Language in Education Policy (LiEP) is a key
framework in South Africa's education system aimed at
promoting equity and multilingualism. It encourages the
use of home languages as mediums of instruction,
particularly in early schooling, while also supporting the
learning of additional languages like English or
Afrikaans.
Influence on Language Learning and Teaching:
1. Home Language Foundation: Research shows that
learners who develop literacy and cognitive skills in
their home language perform better academically
when transitioning to an additional language. LiEP
, supports this by advocating for home language use in
early grades.
2. Multilingualism Encouragement: It promotes
learning more than one language, aiming to prepare
learners for a linguistically diverse society.
Challenges:
Many schools still prioritize English due to societal
and economic pressures, marginalizing indigenous
languages.
Teachers often lack adequate training to teach in
multiple languages effectively.
Impact on Multilingualism:
While LiEP has laid the foundation for multilingualism,
its implementation remains uneven. In some areas, the
dominance of English as the Language of Learning and
Teaching (LoLT) has limited its effectiveness. The
policy’s success depends heavily on proper
implementation, resource allocation, and teacher training.
1.2 Recommendations for Choosing LoLT (10 marks)
Choosing the Language of Learning and Teaching
(LoLT) is critical for academic success and should
consider the learners' language proficiency, cultural
context, and cognitive development.
