Education experts perceptions of the Ghanaian language policy and it’s implementation

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Even in post independent period, many African countries still use their colonizers languages in their official transactions and deliberations, as well as media of instruction in their schools. This study examines the historical and philosophical underpinnings that have influenced Ghanas language policy at the basic level of education and provides recommendations to improve student learning in schools. The planning and implementation of the language policy in Ghana was explored to find out the education experts perceptions of this policy at both the teacher training and basic education levels. This study established that the mother tongue is essential for education, especially in the initial stages as it sets the pace for pupils to comprehend a range of concepts. This thesis concludes by recommending that local languages should be used as medium of instruction in basic education, while English is learnt as a subject to facilitate interaction with the outside world.