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Language ideology in policy and practice in Aruban secondary education

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Aruba’s education system faces a sociolinguistic tension between Papiamento and Dutch. This presentation shows the results from a concluded policy analysis and from a preliminary analysis of interviews with teachers in secondary education. The analysis substantiates a call for policy frameworks that honor linguistic justice and reflect the needs of teachers and pupils.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.20704866

Authors: van Donselaar, Bart, Surmont, Jill, Mijts, Eric

Institutions: Vrije Universiteit Brussel, University of Aruba

Language: English

Topic: Multilingual Education and Policy

Subfield: Linguistics and Language

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: green

Funder: European Commission