Despite previous research and recommendations in South Africa, secondary-school
teachers still encounter economic, social and cultural challenges in implementing …

Abstract English is essential as an effective communication tool in both local and
international contexts. In addition to being used in schools, it is also a teaching tool in …

Based on the theory of change, we gather, organize, and synthesize the evidence on the
impact of three language of instruction (LOI) choices (teaching in mother tongue [MT] with …

Some Grade 4 educators have expressed feelings of ineptitude regarding the support of
ESL (English Second Language) learners with limited English proficiency as they do not …

This study is designed in attempt to explore Thai students and teachers' perceptions of
English learning and teaching through the communicative language teaching approach …

Abstract The South African Language-in-Education Policy (LiEP) states that mother tongue
should be the preferred medium of instruction in the Foundation Phase (grade R-3). Primary …

This article reports on the influence of communication skills on rural students' resilience and
well-being. Purposive sampling was used to retrospectively select 40 (f: n= 20; m: n= 20) …

Despite less than 10% of South Africans claiming English as their home language, it has
become the de facto language of instruction. Yet we cannot assume that teachers have …

South African education focuses on providing equal educational opportunities for all
learners by way of inclusive education. This article attempts to address teachers' feelings of …

The grand objective of foundational pedagogy is underpinned by an endeavour to create
access to higher education for marginalised learners. Without a deliberate plan of action to …