Towards a Multilingual Culture of Education

‘(…) Focusing on several post-colonial, multilingual countries in Africa and Latin America, India, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea, the authors of theoretical essays and case studies present fascinating facts about the multilingual reality around the world and discuss how mother tongue education enhances the literacy development and academic achievement of children. (…) This book helps readers gain a broad understanding of colonial and post-colonial issues regarding education, language, and development in affected continents. The insight gained from the international examples of mother tongue education can be transferred to the understanding of the importance of children's first language in the U. S. bilingual education.’