Understanding the Impact of Languages and Language Policies on Children's Learning Outcomes in Nepal
Research on the significance of adopting a multilingual teaching approach as the medium of instruction
Highlights
This study 'Understanding the Impact of Languages and Language Policies on Children's Learning Outcomes in Nepal' was undertaken in order to better understand the ways in which languages are used in schools in Nepal and how these impact- both positively and negatively - on student's learning and experiences of education. The study was interested in how language in Education Policies (LIEPs), or the rules and advice set by government, which influence what schools, teachers and students do in schools with language, have developed in Nepal and what some of the key trends have been with regards to the Medium of Instruction (MOI).
This ambitious study was commissioned by UNICEF Nepal in coordination with CEHRD, language Commission, UNESCO and the British Council Nepal.
