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Applying the isiNdebele Scientific Language Register in Natural Sciences to Foster Meaningful Learning
by Thuli Gladys Ntuli
Educ. Sci. 2024, 14(12), 1289; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14121289 - 25 Nov 2024
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Conducted as a qualitative interpretative case study, this research explored the influence of the developed isiNdebele scientific language register for Natural Sciences on meaningful learning among learners. Data collection involved interviews and observations of stakeholders. The findings revealed a positive correlation between the [...] Read more.
Conducted as a qualitative interpretative case study, this research explored the influence of the developed isiNdebele scientific language register for Natural Sciences on meaningful learning among learners. Data collection involved interviews and observations of stakeholders. The findings revealed a positive correlation between the use of indigenous languages and meaningful learning. Notably, when Natural Sciences was taught using the isiNdebele register, classrooms exhibited heightened interaction, contrasting with lessons conducted in English, where learners were predominantly passive. These outcomes underscore the importance of creating scientific registers in indigenous languages, advocating for their integration into teaching practices. The study recommends the incorporation of scientific language registers in indigenous languages to enhance meaningful learning and academic performance. By examining the impact on meaningful learning experiences, the article contributes valuable insights to the broader discourse on inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogical practices in science education. The findings underscore the potential of applying indigenous languages in science instruction to bridge linguistic gaps and promote a more accessible and enriching educational environment. Full article
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Influence of an African Indigenous Language on Classroom Interactions and Discourses
by Thuli G. Ntuli and Awelani V. Mudau
Educ. Sci. 2024, 14(7), 684; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci14070684 - 22 Jun 2024
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This qualitative interpretative case study aimed to investigate how the developed isiNdebele scientific language register for Natural Sciences influences learners’ classroom interactions and discourses. Data were collected from stakeholders through interviews and observations. The results indicated that the use of African indigenous languages [...] Read more.
This qualitative interpretative case study aimed to investigate how the developed isiNdebele scientific language register for Natural Sciences influences learners’ classroom interactions and discourses. Data were collected from stakeholders through interviews and observations. The results indicated that the use of African indigenous languages positively shapes learners’ classroom interactions and discourses. Specifically, when learners were taught Natural Sciences using the isiNdebele register, there was maximum interaction in the classroom in contrast to using the English register, where learners were passive for most of the lesson. This highlights the need for developing scientific registers in African indigenous languages. Therefore, it is recommended that these registers be integrated into teaching and learning as they positively influence interactions and discourses, leading to meaningful learning and better performance. Full article
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Developing Core Technologies for Resource-Scarce Nguni Languages
by Jakobus S. du Toit and Martin J. Puttkammer
Information 2021, 12(12), 520; https://doi.org/10.3390/info12120520 - 14 Dec 2021
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The creation of linguistic resources is crucial to the continued growth of research and development efforts in the field of natural language processing, especially for resource-scarce languages. In this paper, we describe the curation and annotation of corpora and the development of multiple [...] Read more.
The creation of linguistic resources is crucial to the continued growth of research and development efforts in the field of natural language processing, especially for resource-scarce languages. In this paper, we describe the curation and annotation of corpora and the development of multiple linguistic technologies for four official South African languages, namely isiNdebele, Siswati, isiXhosa, and isiZulu. Development efforts included sourcing parallel data for these languages and annotating each on token, orthographic, morphological, and morphosyntactic levels. These sets were in turn used to create and evaluate three core technologies, viz. a lemmatizer, part-of-speech tagger, morphological analyzer for each of the languages. We report on the quality of these technologies which improve on previously developed rule-based technologies as part of a similar initiative in 2013. These resources are made publicly accessible through a local resource agency with the intention of fostering further development of both resources and technologies that may benefit the NLP industry in South Africa. Full article
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