Public perception of early childhood language policy in Ghana: an exploratory study

• Published in: Early years (London, England) Vol. 39; no. 3; pp. 310 - 325
• Main Authors: Bronteng, Joyce Esi, Berson, Ilene R., Berson, Michael J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Abingdon Routledge 03.07.2019; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Academic Achievement; Bilingualism; early childhood; Early Childhood Education; English; English Only Movement; Foreign Countries; Ghana; Grade 3; Grade 4; Grade 6; Language Arts; Language of Instruction; Language policy; Language Usage; Mathematics Achievement; mother tongue-based bilingual medium of instruction (MTB-BMoI); Native Language; Parent Attitudes; Public Opinion; Public Policy; School Personnel; Young Children; Ghana

This article explores current public perceptions in Ghana about the National Literacy Acceleration Programme (NALAP), a mother tongue-based bilingual medium of instruction (MTB-BMoI) policy for early childhood education. The researchers conducted an exploratory study of public reactions towards the...