ERIC Number: ED267653
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1986-Apr
Pages: 7
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English Teaching Profile: Uganda.
British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div.
A review of the status of English language instruction in Uganda provides an overview of the role of English in society in general, and outlines the status of English use and instruction in the educational system at all levels (preprimary, elementary, secondary, higher, vocational, adult, and teacher education). The review outlines the characteristics and training of English language instructors, the type and availability of instructional materials, educational administration and planning in relation to English teaching, British and other international support, commercial opportunities related to English instruction, creative writing, and other sources of information. It is concluded that the current political situation makes the language teaching situation unsettled and confused. The major strength is the wide use and prestige of English; the main weakness is the lack of teaching materials and resources to adapt language teaching to emerging circumstances. (MSE)
Descriptors: Creative Writing, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education, English (Second Language), Foreign Countries, Information Sources, Instructional Materials, Language Role, Language Teachers, Official Languages, Political Influences, Postsecondary Education, Social Change, Swahili, Teacher Education, Technical Assistance
Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Information Analyses
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: British Council, London (England). English Language and Literature Div.
Identifiers - Location: Uganda
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