Supporting English language learning by bridging from childrens' first languages in Papua New Guinea: An analysis of Grade 3 teachers' conceptions and practices

Description:

This is a descriptive study that was conducted with selected Grade 3 teachers in the East New Britain Province of Papua New Guinea. Grade 3 teachers implement bridging in bilingual education using the children's local vernacular language and/or Tok Pisin to help the learning of English. Three main reasons underpin this study. First, the study aimed to identify the participants' conceptions and ...

Display date:

2010

Location:

Papua New Guinea

Format:

Thesis

Collections:

ResearchCommons@Waikato

Contributors:

Franken, Margaret

Publisher:

The University of Waikato

Content partner:

University of Waikato

Availability:

Not specified