Formal vs. Non-Formal Vernacular Education: The Education Reform in Papua New Guinea.
Overview & Synopsis
Discusses a community-based nonformal education movement in Papua New Guinea to use hundreds of the country's languages to teach initial literacy in local preschool and adult education programs. The article describes this movement, the proposed government reform of the English-only formal education system and the ensuing conflicts. (37 references) (Author/CK)
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Document Information
| Document Title | Formal vs. Non-Formal Vernacular Education: The Education Reform in Papua New Guinea. |
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| Author / Organization | Siegel, Jeff |
| Subject & Discipline | Adult Education, Change Strategies, Community Schools |
| Categories | Education & Pedagogy |
| Publication Year | 1997 |
| License / Rights | Public Domain / Open Access Educational Resource |
| Resource Verification | Listed PDF (Verification Pending) |
| Original Host Website |
ERIC (Education Resources)
(eric.ed.gov)
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| File Format | application/pdf (Portable Document Format) |
| Language | EN |
| Catalog ID | DOC-63887 |
| Original Source Link | Visit Source Page on eric.ed.gov » |