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The Use of English in Teaching Mathematics and Science: The PPSMI Policy vis-à-vis The DLP

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: In spite of English being regarded as the second most important language in Malaysia, it is still treated as a foreign language inevitably. The recently introduced Dual Language Progamme (henceforth DLP) which uses English as the medium of instruction in teaching Mathematics and Science is alleged to be a reflection of the less successful English for teaching Mathematics and Science policy (hereafter PPSMI). Therefore, this paper aims to examine the perceptions of pre-service teachers towards the use of English in teaching Mathematics and Science and establish its connections with the DLP. Data were collected through questionnaire which involved 50 respondents. Findings showed that the respondents held unfavourable perceptions of the PPSMI policy which in turn justified the emergence of the DLP. Implications of the study and suggestions for future research are also discussed.

Source: Advances in Language and Literary Studies

DOI: 10.7575/aiac.alls.v.8n.1p.133

Authors: Melor Md Yunus, Saiful Islam Ahmad Sukri

Institution: National University of Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Second Language Learning and Teaching

Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2581832138

FWCI: 61.01

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Cited by: 34

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