Tag: mother tongue
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Embracing Mother Tongue Through Reading Clubs: Culture, Connection, and Tamil Literature in Singapore
Introduction: Reading as a Path to Cultural Connection In a small corner of Singapore’s Woodlands Regional Library, a Sunday evening gathering reflects a broader cultural movement. Readers, many of them heritage language enthusiasts, come together to explore literature in their mother tongue. Their choice is not merely to read but to reconnect with culture, memory,…
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Embracing Mother Tongue: Reading Clubs Connecting Culture One Book at a Time
Rekindling Culture Through Shared Reading In cities around the world, reading clubs have become more than a pastime—they are a lifeline to language, heritage, and community. In Singapore, where multilingualism is woven into everyday life, contemporary reading circles are specifically turning to mother tongue literature to strengthen cultural ties. These gatherings provide a space where…
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Embracing Mother Tongue, One Book at a Time: Reading Clubs Strengthen Cultural Roots
Connecting Culture and Community Through Shared Reading In Singapore, language is more than a medium of communication; it is a living bridge to heritage. Across the country, reading clubs that focus on mother-tongue languages are rekindling a sense of belonging for residents who want deeper ties to their roots. From Tamil and Mandarin to Malay…
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Ghana prioritizes teacher training to boost foundational learning
Ghana doubles down on foundational learning through teacher training Ghana is intensifying its focus on foundational learning, with the government signalling a commitment to train more teachers in early-grade instruction. Deputy Minister of Education Dr. Clement Apaak stressed that getting the foundation right is critical to improved learning outcomes, a stance reinforced at the launch…