In Ghana's Early Grade National Literacy policy, what role does the local indigenous language (L1) play in Kindergarten to Primary 3?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. It serves as the initial medium of instruction to develop early literacy, gradually transitioning to English (L2)

  1. Step 1: National policy prescribes mother-tongue medium in early grades (KG to B3) alongside English as a subject. Step 2. From Primary 4, English transitions to the primary medium of instruction while Ghanaian languages remain subjects. Answer: It serves as the initial medium of instruction to develop early literacy, gradually transitioning to English (L2). Why not the others: Banning local languages violates national language policy; Ghanaian universities teach in English; L1 is part of the formal curriculum.

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