English as a Medium of Instruction in Postcolonial Contexts: Issues of Quality, Equity and Social Justice...

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Lizzi O. Milligan (University of Bath, UK) Leon Tikly (University of Bristol, UK)

English as a Medium of Instruction in Postcolonial Contexts

Issues of Quality, Equity and Social Justice

Lizzi O. Milligan (University of Bath, UK), Leon Tikly (University of Bristol, UK)

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Routledge
17 December 2019

Bilingualism & multilingualism; Philosophy & theory of education

Almost all low- and middle-income postcolonial countries now use English or another dominant language as the medium of instruction for some, if not all, of the basic education cycle. Much of the literature about language-in-education in such countries has focused on the instrumentalist value of English, on one side, and the rights of learners to high quality mother tongue-based education, on the other. The polarised nature of the debate has tended to leave issues related to the processes of learning in English as a Medium Instruction (EMI) classrooms under-researched.

This book aims to provide a greater understanding of the existing challenges for learners and educators and potential strategies that can support more effective teaching and learning in EMI classrooms. Contributions illustrate the impact that learning in English has on learners in a range of regional, national and local contexts and put forward theoretical and empirical analyses to support more relevant and inclusive educational policies. This volume was originally published as a special issue of Comparative Education.

Edited by: Lizzi O. Milligan (University of Bath UK), Leon Tikly (University of Bristol, UK)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm,
Weight: 453g
ISBN: 9780367892333
ISBN 10: 0367892332
Pages: 156
Publication Date: 17 December 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lizzie O. Milligan is a Lecturer in International Education at the University of Bath, UK. Her research focuses on issues of social justice, rights and educational quality in low income countries. She particularly explores the disjuncture between policy and practice and the impact this has on inequalities in learning experiences and outcomes. Recent work has considered this in relation to language of instruction, educational resources and gender. Leon Tikly is Professor in Education at the School of Education, University of Bristol, UK. His areas of expertise are in the quality of education in low income countries, including a focus on medium of instruction and in the achievement of Black and Minority Ethnic learners in the UK and in Europe.