The fourth of ten case studies in multi-cultural education for discussion by teachers.
Thousands of children in many parts of the country speak, and often also read, languages other than English. What is the case for ' mother tongue' teaching? This film illustrates practice at primary and secondary schools which support the bilingualism of children whose community languages include Punjabi, Italian and Urdu.
Director TOM ROBERTS
Producer JOHN TWITCHIN
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