Edited by:
Tove Skutnabb-Kangas,
Robert Phillipson,
Ajit K. Mohanty,
Minati Panda
ISBN: 1-84769-189-7 Publication date: 15 Jul 2009
Multilingual Matters and Channel View Publications
The principles for enabling children to become fully proficient
multilinguals through schooling are well known. Even so, most
indigenous/tribal, minority and marginalised children are not provided
with appropriate mother-tongue-based multilingual education (MLE) that
would enable them to succeed in school and society. In this book
experts from around the world ask why this is, and show how it can be
done. The book discusses general principles and challenges in-depth and
presents case studies from Canada and the USA, northern Europe, Peru,
Africa, India, Nepal and elsewhere in Asia. Analysis by leading
scholars in the field shows the importance of building on local
experience. Sharing local solutions globally can lead to better theory,
and to action for more social justice and equality through education.