Synopsis
According to Tawana Kupe, only 25% African languages are used in secondary education and 5% in higher education across the continent.
AgenciesAlthough the African continent contains over 2,000 languages and a rich cultural and linguistic variety, the subject of the language of learning and teaching at all levels of education remains a difficult problem. Only 25% African languages are taught in secondary schools across the continent, and only 5% are taught in higher education (UNESCO, 2010).
Similar tendencies and issues exist in South Africa, where language practices in primary and secondary schools continue to reflect colonial and apartheid legacies. Even though South Africa is a multilingual country with 11 official languages, this is the case.
While the Constitution promotes language equality and equity in education, students’ access to curricula and learning tools other than English and Afrikaans remains limited in practice. This is problematic not only because it produces young people, who are unable to read and write in their native languages, exacerbating the stigmatization of African languages in education but also because it hurts achievement and dropout rates.
Not just the US Fed, these 9 other central banks have also hiked interest rates
Tightening Cycle
Following the US Federal Reserve’s 75 bps interest rate hikes to combat inflation, central banks across the globe have also continued raising rates. On Thursday, central banks in Europe and Asia tightened rates.
However, Japan’s central bank has maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy, making it the only central bank in the world to have negative interest rates.
Here are the central banks which raised rates last week:
Central position
Since their home languages are rarely employed in teaching and learning, these percentages are greater among black students, who struggle with writing academic papers and understanding terminology in their fields of study. Public universities are increasingly important in molding society as a whole; they are significant change agents in response to national agendas.
FAQs:
- Who is Tawane Kupe?
Tawana Kupe is a South African-Zimbabwean intellectual. He is the vice-chancellor of the South Africa’s University of Pretoria. - What does UNESCO stand for?
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a United Nations agency that promotes peace through international cooperation in education, science and culture.
Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by an external agency. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.
(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.)
Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates.
…moreless