World Vision advocates for multilingual education in Ghana - Adomonline.com

The organization believes the use of the local languages as a medium of instruction in schools would not only help learners have a better understanding during studies but also aid them in learning their mother tongue.

Addressing a ceremony to commemorate International Mother Language Day in Ho, the acting Education Technical Programmers’ Manager of World Vision Ghana, Eric Opoku Agyarko stressed the critical role of multilingual education in promoting better learning outcomes and preserving Ghana’s rich linguistic heritage.

He highlighted the significance of embracing linguistic diversity within Ghana’s education system, adding that children learn best when taught in languages, and “they understand proficiently, particularly during their formative years.”

He also said that “it empowers children to learn in a language they understand best unlocking their full potential and nurturing their love for lifelong learning.”

“Infusing technology with teacher facilitation is crucial in building love and skills for learning different languages from a young age and has the potential to make children from diverse backgrounds future–ready while retaining connection with their roots”, she said.

International Mother Language Day was instituted to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity worldwide and promote the use of mother tongues in educational systems and everyday life.

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