Alemayehu, Easaw (2021) An Analysis of the Current Mother Tongue Instructional Language Policy in Ethiopia. Global Scientific Journal, 9 (6). pp. 521-548. ISSN 2320-9186
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Abstract
For the very first time, during the period of Haile Selase the first, language policy in written
form was prepared. And there was an expectation of the Dergu`s language policy for the making
of many Ethiopian language development however, it continued on the usage of only one
language. Right after the downfall of the Dergue, a shift towards using mother tongue
instructional language policy seen in our country since 1994 with the reign of the former
EPRDF (The present Prosperity Party). The purpose of this analysis is therefore to explain and
present the current Ethiopian mother tongue instructional language formulation, implementation
and outcomes.
To materialize the study, a contextual discourse analysis was applied. To this effect, after
providing a brief background on the current Ethiopian mother tongue instructional language
policy, an analysis of the formulation and implementation of mother tongue instructional
language policy with its problems was discussed using document review and analysis. Finally,
the findings indicated that the author of this analysis appreciated the merits of mother tongue
instructional policy for the students however, the researcher argue that the quick change to
formulate and implement the mother tongue instructional language policy without considering
the existed unbalanced stage of development among different regions and with no or sufficient
readiness to provide education using mother tongue instructional language seems to be more of
political decision than a proper pedagogical shift .
It is recommended that an in depth feasibility research that focuses on the students pedagogical
needs and the population distribution pattern in the country would support the proper
monitoring of a genuine and applicable mother tongue instructional language policy.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education |
| Depositing User: | Easaw Alemayehu |
| Date Deposited: | 13 Aug 2022 10:14 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Aug 2022 10:14 |
| URI: | https://tudr.org/id/eprint/807 |
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