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Teachers' perceptions of language diversity at multicultural primary schools in Gauteng

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dc.contributor.advisor Schulze, Salome
dc.contributor.author Ramlall, Preleena
dc.date.accessioned 2013-04-26T11:14:21Z
dc.date.available 2013-04-26T11:14:21Z
dc.date.issued 2012-11
dc.identifier.citation Ramlall, Preleena (2012) Teachers' perceptions of language diversity at multicultural primary schools in Gauteng, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/9235> en
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/9235
dc.description.abstract South Africa has eleven official languages. In this diverse context teaching is a complex issue. In the light of this statement, the aims of this study were to • ascertain teachers’ perceptions of language diversity in multicultural primary schools in Gauteng; • determine their views on the factors that impact on the acquisition of English as a second language; and • make recommendations on how teachers can best be supported to teach multicultural classes. The study adopted a quantitative approach. A questionnaire was used to gather data, which was completed by 60 teachers from three Gauteng primary schools. Significant conclusions include, that not all teachers are aware of the language policies. Most are in favour of English being taught from Grade one; believed the parents preferred their children to be educated in English, and were divided in their support of using mother tongue languages. Finally, recommendations were made, emanating from the study. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (x, 116 leaves) : illustrations (some color)
dc.language.iso en en
dc.rights University of South Africa
dc.subject.ddc 372.0117096822
dc.subject.lcsh Multicultural education -- South Africa -- Gauteng -- Case studies en
dc.subject.lcsh Elementary school teachers -- South Africa -- Gauteng -- Attitudes -- Case studies en
dc.subject.lcsh Language and languages -- Variation -- Case studies en
dc.title Teachers' perceptions of language diversity at multicultural primary schools in Gauteng en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Educational Studies en
dc.description.degree M. Ed. (Socio-Education)


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