The Problems Experienced by Vernacular-Speaking Aboriginal Children When English Only is Used as the Medium of Their Formal Education*

Authors

  • W.H. Douglas University of Western Australia

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to illustrate some of the problems associated with the monolingual approach to the education of Aboriginal children. It does not set out to cover all of the problems experienced by vernacular-speaking children when English only is used as the medium of their primary formal education. By revealing some of the main areas of difficulty, though, it is hoped that bilingual education will be seen as a valuable tool for overcoming many of the problems.

References

Edwards W. : Experience in the Use of the Vernacular as an Introductory Medium of Instruction, Centre for Research into Aboriginal Affairs, Monash university, Melbourne, 1967.

Elkin A.P. : Aboriginal Languages and Assimilation, Oceania, 34, 1964, 149–150.

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Published

1975-08-01

How to Cite

Douglas, W. (1975). The Problems Experienced by Vernacular-Speaking Aboriginal Children When English Only is Used as the Medium of Their Formal Education*. The Aboriginal Child at School, 3(4), 28–36. Retrieved from https://ajie.atsis.uq.edu.au/acs/article/view/1245

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 4 (1975)

Section

Articles