The importance of learning to read in a language that is understood by the learner has been recognized in Sustainable Development Goal indicator 4.5.2, “the percentage of students in primary education who have their home (or first language) as a language of instruction”. Yet even with evidence and support codified in an SDG indicator, implementation is still complex.
This guide provides a roadmap for policy makers, program designers, and implementers to navigate the complexities of language of instruction options for foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) programs and to make context-appropriate design choices