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Critical Reflections on the Zambian Education System and the Teaching of English in Post-Colonial Zambia

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  • David Sani Mwanza

    (The University of Zambia, Zambia)

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This paper takes a critical look at the Zambian Education system by focusing on the teaching of English in the country. This is achieved through discussing the structure and organisation of the education system, teacher training and the standard of English to be taught in schools relative to other varieties. By reviewing studies which have been conducted on the teaching of English in Zambia, the paper observes that while remarkable strides have been made in improving the teaching of English, there are a number of issues which need attention. For instance, the recognition of translanguaging and its pedagogic value forms a big part of the argument in this paper.

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  • David Sani Mwanza, 2020. "Critical Reflections on the Zambian Education System and the Teaching of English in Post-Colonial Zambia," English Literature and Language Review, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 6(2), pages 15-23, 02-2020.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:ellrar:2020:p:15-23
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