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
"Ultimately, the outcomes of the program that you are designing and delivering belong to the citizens and the leadership of the nation. Your readiness to acknowledge that, and to listen as well as advocate for key program design issues, could make the difference between long-term program impact or failure."
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