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Publication Date: 1994
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Mother Tongue Language and Concept Development in Science: A Botswana Case Study.
Prophet, Bob; Dow, Peter
Language, Culture and Curriculum, v7 n3 p205-16 1994
Examines, through an interview technique based on models and pictures, the impact of the language of instruction on concept development in Form One and Form Three science students. Analysis of the data collected suggests that the language of instruction significantly affects concept attainment for Form One students, but not for Form Three, students. (22 references) (Author/CK)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Concept Formation, Control Groups, Curriculum Development, Data Analysis, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Interviews, Language of Instruction, Language Role, Models, Qualitative Research, Science Education, Second Languages, Secondary School Science, Secondary School Students, Tables (Data), Testing
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Botswana
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