Q7
What are the essential components of successful and sustained MTB MLE programmes?
A study of MTB MLE programmes that have been established and sustained within formal education systems reveals that all successful programmes include the same basic components. The diagram below places the components in a circle to emphasize that activities relating to each component often take place at the same time and most will continue, often in cycles, throughout the life of the programme.
Supportive MTB MLE policy
Preliminary research
Realistic implementation plan
Supportive partnerships
Monitoring & evaluation
Essential components of successful MTB MLE programs
Awareness raising & mobilization
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MTB MLE RESOURCE KIT Including the Excluded: Promoting Multilingual Education
Teacher recruitment & training
Reading & learning materials
Curriculum & instructional materials
Responsibility for planning and implementing MTB MLE is usually divided among policy makers, education officials, NGO representatives, school principals, teachers and community members. If MTB MLE is to succeed, policy makers’ input and clear directions are essential, especially for these components:
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