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Behrmann, Tatiana – International Society for Technology, Education, and Science, 2018
Although Kreyol is the language spoken and understood by the majority of Haitians, French is the language used as the medium for instruction. The use of a foreign language as a means for students to acquire literacy is a practice that has led to an ineffective educational system in Haiti. The aim of the quasi-experimental research study is to…
Descriptors: Native Language, Mathematics Instruction, Science Instruction, Foreign Countries
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Behrmann, Tatiana – Online Submission, 2018
Although Kreyol is the language spoken and understood by the majority of Haitians, French is the language used as the medium for instruction. The use of a foreign language as a means for students to acquire literacy is a practice that has led to an ineffective educational system in Haiti. The aim of the quasi-experimental research study is to…
Descriptors: Native Language, Mathematics Instruction, Science Instruction, Foreign Countries
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Espada, Janet P. – Journal of International Education Research, 2012
The use of the native language as a medium of instruction is believed to be the fastest and most natural route towards developing a strong foundation in mathematics literacy (Mimaropa, In D.O.No. 74, s.2009). This study examined the effect of using the native language in the teaching of kindergarten mathematics. A total of 34 five to six year old…
Descriptors: Mathematics Achievement, Kindergarten, Control Groups, Experimental Groups