International Mother Language Day: Improving the Quality of Teaching and Learning     
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     Tuesday, February 21st - 10:00 am to 12:30 pm - The World Bank (MC4-800)  This event, in celebration of the UN Mother Language Day - February 21st - examined the arguments for using Mother tongue instruction by sharing the latest empirical research linking language of instruction to evidence of learning quality and by sharing developing country experience on language policy to make it possible for such countries to achieve EFA goals.  The event was organized around a panel of experts, some giving face-to-face presentations and others linking up through video-conferencing or by previously recorded presentations. The 2-hour session was interactive, allowing for participant feedback and comments. The objective of the session was to draw on recent research on language of instruction so as to clarify the most promising policy options for developing countries facing these problems in achieving quality education for all.  AGENDA | | 10:00 am | David Harding (Chair), Acting Education Program Leader, World Bank Institute Welcome remarks Quick introduction of the participants and greetings in their Mother Tongue | | 10:15 am | Mamadou Ndoye, Executive Secretary of the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), UNESCO, Paris Importance of Mother Tongue Instruction (from Paris) | | 10:25 am | Eirini Gouleta, Assistant Professor of Education, School of Education, Trinity University, Washington D.C. Presentation of the educational, psychosocial, and national benefits of bilingual education and instruction in the mother tongue. Short Film:"Bridging the Gap: Dong-Mandarin Bilingual Education." | | 10:40 am | George Maalug, Literacy Co-ordinator, Ghana The situation in Africa | | 11:00 am | Susan Malone, International Consultant for Multilingual Education, Literacy Coordinator Asia Area, SIL International Asia The situation in Asia (from Bangkok) | | 11:10 am | Luis Enrique Lopez, Programa de Formación en Educación Intercultural Bilingüe para los PaÃses Coorganización Andinos (PROIEB-ANDES) The situation in Latin America (from Bolivia) | 11:20 am | Steve Walter, Associate Professor of Language Development, GIAL; International Literacy and Education Consultant, SIL SIL's role and actions in this area of interest | | 11:30 am | Robert Prouty, Lead Education Specialist / Acting Manager of the EFA Fast Track Initiative, The World Bank FTI's and the Bank's role and actions in this area of interest | | 11:40 am | Eirini Gouleta, Assistant Professor of Education, School of Education, Trinity University, Washington D.C. Presentation of the themes which have been generated from the participants responses in the questionnaire | | 11:45 am | Audience: Questions/Discussion | | 12:15 pm | David Harding, Acting Education Program Leader, World Bank Institute Closing Remarks |
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