A Study of the Implementation of the Language-In-Education Policy in Three Primary Schools in Ghana

Table 20.

Reasons given by Respondents on whether using Vernacularas a Medium of Instruction is proper or not.

Response Frequency

It is the language that most people understand (beneficial) 2
It would not help the pupils to develop their English language (not applicable) 2
Sometimes, pupils do not understand certain words in English (useful) 3
Both the local and English languages should be used so that pupils can fully understand lessons (practical) 2
For recognition of the local language (functional) 1
Total 10