Science teaching and learning through the medium of English and isiXhosa: a comparative study in two primary schools in the Western Cape.

<p>This thesis compared science teaching and learning in English and isiXhosa in the Intermediate Phase (Grades 4-6) in two primary schools in the Western Cape. It explored the effects of using learners' home language (isiXhosa) and second language (English) as languages of learning and t...

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Main Author: Nomlomo, Vuyokazi Sylvia.
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2007
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topic Science teaching
South Africa
Language teaching(English)
South Africa
Language
Xhosa
South Africa.
spellingShingle Science teaching
South Africa
Language teaching(English)
South Africa
Language
Xhosa
South Africa.
Nomlomo, Vuyokazi Sylvia.
Science teaching and learning through the medium of English and isiXhosa: a comparative study in two primary schools in the Western Cape.
description <p>This thesis compared science teaching and learning in English and isiXhosa in the Intermediate Phase (Grades 4-6) in two primary schools in the Western Cape. It explored the effects of using learners' home language (isiXhosa) and second language (English) as languages of learning and teaching science. The study is part of a broader project called the Language of Instruction in Tanzania and South Africa (LOITASA). The study was conceived against the background of English as a means of social, economic and educational advancement, and the marginalization of African languages in education.</p>
author Nomlomo, Vuyokazi Sylvia.
author_facet Nomlomo, Vuyokazi Sylvia.
author_sort Nomlomo, Vuyokazi Sylvia.
title Science teaching and learning through the medium of English and isiXhosa: a comparative study in two primary schools in the Western Cape.
title_short Science teaching and learning through the medium of English and isiXhosa: a comparative study in two primary schools in the Western Cape.
title_full Science teaching and learning through the medium of English and isiXhosa: a comparative study in two primary schools in the Western Cape.
title_fullStr Science teaching and learning through the medium of English and isiXhosa: a comparative study in two primary schools in the Western Cape.
title_full_unstemmed Science teaching and learning through the medium of English and isiXhosa: a comparative study in two primary schools in the Western Cape.
title_sort science teaching and learning through the medium of english and isixhosa: a comparative study in two primary schools in the western cape.
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