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Language of Instruction: Choices and Consequences
Language of Instruction: Choices and Consequences
As English becomes the language of wider communication in the Pacific region, changes in culture and language-use are increasingly apparent and of concern to Pacific educators and community members. This briefing paper focuses on the choices of instructional language in Pacific classrooms, as mandated by national or state policies, and discusses consequences of such choices on students' achievement and career preparation.