Bilingual and biliterate? An exploratory study of grade 8 reading skills in Setswana and English
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Authors
Matjila, D Sekepe
Pretorius, Elizabeth J
Issue Date
2004
Type
Article
Language
en_US
Keywords
Bilingual , Biliterate , Skills , Exploratory
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Abstract
In this paper we present findings from a pilot study thar exumined the reading abilities in
Setswana
and English of Grade 8 learners, wul their literacy practices and attitudes. In the light
of these research .findings. it is argued that unless learners are provided with
meaningful opportunities to develop their reading skills and are exposed to reading
materials in both languages on a regular basis.from an early age, they will be inadequately
prepared to cope with the high literacy demands of the twenty first century. What is needed is
a meaningful school reading programme geared towards exposing learners to books and helping
them develop skilful reading strategies so that they can ·read to learn· more effectively.
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Publisher
PerLinguam