Multilingual Education – Fostering Linguistic Diversity and Cultural Understanding
Multilingual education is gaining recognition for its positive impact on promoting linguistic diversity, cultural understanding, and academic success among students. The National Education Policy 2020 highlights the cognitive advantages of multilingualism for young learners, with a specific focus on their mother tongue as a medium of instruction.
Challenges and Measures in Implementing Multilingual Education
Despite the benefits, implementing multilingual education presents challenges such as skilled teacher availability, high-quality textbooks, and limited instructional time. The Ministry of Education, Government of India, has initiated measures to address these challenges, including preparing textbooks in 22 scheduled Indian languages.
Higher Education’s Role in Facilitating Education through Indian Languages
Higher education is actively promoting Indian languages by producing textbooks and conducting examinations in addition to English medium. This approach aims to create continuity from school education to higher education.
CBSE Schools Leading the Way in Multilingual Education
CBSE affiliated schools are encouraged to play a pivotal role in promoting multilingual education by offering Indian languages as a medium of instruction. Schools are urged to explore available resources, seek expert guidance, and collaborate to share best practices, making multilingual education a reality.
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