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

Open Journal of Educational Research | Vol 4, Issue 4

Table 20. Reasons given by Respondents on whether using Vernacularas a Medium of Instruction is proper or not.

ResponseFrequency
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
Total10