African Languages Conference

African children are overwhelmingly taught in a language they do not speak at home. At most 1 in 5 students are taught in their home language. Evidence from the recent Spotlight report on foundational learning in Africa demonstrates that even partial use of home language is associated with a higher probability of learners being literate after a full primary school cycle. The presentation provides an overview of the language of instruction policies in Africa and examines the extent to which the continent is addressing its linguistic diversity. 

Featured presenters 

Josephine Kiyenje, Spotlight Lead, Global Education Monitoring Report, UNESCO

Dr. Carlos Manuel, Eduardo Mondlane University

Ingrid Sapire, University of the Witwatersrand, Humanities Department, Department Member. Studies Humanities, Philosophy, and Psychology

Barbara Trudell, Senior Literacy and Education Consultant, SIL International

Dr Hellen N Inyega, Professor of Language and Literacy Education,Dept. of Educational Communication Technology and Pedagogical Studies, University of Nairobi, Kenya

Roelien Herholdt, Assessment Expert, South Africa

Additional information on the 2024 African Languages conference can be found here. 

Register in advance to attend the session:

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FUbIdgSOQLW6T0FhBF8Rtg