From Vernacular to English: A Model of Innovation from within the Hearts of the Indigenous Teachers in Papua New Guinea
Summary. A vernacular elementary school teacher in Papua New Guinea developed an innovative approach to literacy education using local languages. Children who gained literacy skills in their local vernacular successfully transferred those skills to English and other languages. The approach improved outcomes for students, teachers, and families.
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Nagai, Y., & Lister, R.. (2004). From Vernacular to English: A Model of Innovation from within the Hearts of the Indigenous Teachers in Papua New Guinea. Language and Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500780408666899
Nagai, Yasuko, and Ronah Lister. “From Vernacular to English: A Model of Innovation from within the Hearts of the Indigenous Teachers in Papua New Guinea.” Language and Education, 2004. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500780408666899.
Nagai, Yasuko, and Ronah Lister. 2004. “From Vernacular to English: A Model of Innovation from within the Hearts of the Indigenous Teachers in Papua New Guinea.” Language and Education. https://doi.org/10.1080/09500780408666899.
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Details
- DOI
- 10.1080/09500780408666899
- Countries
- Papua New Guinea
- Regions
- Oceania
- Categories
- indigenous-innovation, education
- Added
- 2026-04-28