Malaysia: Stand firm on English

[Francis Hult]

Via lgpolicy...
 


EDITORIAL: Stand firm on English

2008/04/18

A WHOLE new generation of schoolchildren is now grappling with
scientific and mathematical terms in the English language. Words like
"binary fission" and "photosynthesis" were alien in national schools
just five years ago. For teachers and students fluent in English, the
teaching of Science and Mathematics in the language, a major policy
change instituted in 2003, is a non-issue. But some have not adapted
as easily. Teaching and learning remain an overwhelming struggle. As a
result, there have been persistent and at times rancorous
denunciations of the move. It has been argued, among other things,
that the policy will only serve to widen the divide between urban and
rural schools. 
 
Full story:
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Friday/Columns/2216274/Article/pppull_index_html


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