HED4807
Assignment 4 2024
Detailed Solutions, References & Explanations
Unique number: 525949
Due date: 9 October 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1.
Addressing the Parent Body on the Language in Education Policy (LiEP) and the
Choice of Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT)
Introduction
Good evening, parents, teachers, and members of the school community. Thank you for
coming together to discuss an important aspect of our children’s education: the choice of
the Language of Learning and Teaching, commonly referred to as LoLT. The Language
in Education Policy (LiEP) plays a crucial role in guiding schools like ours in making
decisions about which language or languages are used for teaching and learning. Today,
I will provide some background on the LiEP, discuss the challenges we face, and explore
the practical considerations that impact our choice of LoLT.
Background on the Language in Education Policy (LiEP)
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QUESTION 1
1.1.
Addressing the Parent Body on the Language in Education Policy (LiEP) and the
Choice of Language of Learning and Teaching (LoLT)
Introduction
Good evening, parents, teachers, and members of the school community. Thank you
for coming together to discuss an important aspect of our children’s education: the
choice of the Language of Learning and Teaching, commonly referred to as LoLT. The
Language in Education Policy (LiEP) plays a crucial role in guiding schools like ours
in making decisions about which language or languages are used for teaching and
learning. Today, I will provide some background on the LiEP, discuss the challenges
we face, and explore the practical considerations that impact our choice of LoLT.
Background on the Language in Education Policy (LiEP)
The Language in Education Policy (LiEP) was introduced in South Africa in 1997 as
part of our country’s democratic transition. Its purpose is to promote multilingualism
and ensure that all learners have access to quality education in a language that best
supports their learning. The LiEP encourages the use of learners' home languages as
a medium of instruction, particularly in the early years of education, while also
promoting proficiency in the official languages of South Africa.
The policy emphasizes that the choice of LoLT should be made in a way that takes
into account the linguistic diversity of our learners, as well as their rights to learn in a
language that they understand. It allows schools and governing bodies to choose the
LoLT that is most appropriate for their learners, within the framework of promoting
multilingualism and supporting educational outcomes.
Challenges in Implementing the LiEP
While the LiEP provides a solid framework, implementing it in a diverse and
multilingual society like ours comes with challenges. One of the primary challenges is
the linguistic diversity of our student body. In many schools, learners come from
Disclaimer
Extreme care has been used to create this document, however the contents are provided “as is” without
any representations or warranties, express or implied. The author assumes no liability as a result of
reliance and use of the contents of this document. This document is to be used for comparison, research
and reference purposes ONLY. No part of this document may be reproduced, resold or transmitted in any
form or by any means.
