Africa Science Focus
Africa Science Focus
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How language barriers are impeding science learning
30 minutes Posted Jan 24, 2025 at 2:00 pm.
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Language plays a crucial role in education, shaping how students learn and connect with the world. Yet, according to UNESCO, 40 per cent of the global population does not have access to education in a language they speak or understand. This gap presents a significant barrier to effective learning, particularly in science education, where technical terms and complex concepts are often difficult to understand in unfamiliar languages. In our first podcast episode of 2025, our reporter, Michael...