Nepal: Use of mother tongue in classes inspires kids

[Francis Hult]

Republica

 

Use of mother tongue in classes inspires kids

 

Using mother tongue for education in a school in Chidipani-1, Dhairani, has inspired students, teachers and even parents.

The Nava Jagriti Primary School, located in a Magar village, has breathed a new lease of life ever since starting to use Magar language in education. The Magar students, who speak their mother tongue at home, are finding it easier to understand the textbooks after use of the language in classes. 

 

Full story:

http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=19707

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