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SLG
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Gaelic revival: Return of the native tongueWith 15 years Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are certainly giving themselves plenty time.
| Quote: | Gaelic revival: Return of the native tongue
Su Clark
Published: 20 January 2006
Times Education Supplement Scotland
Gaelic revivalists were clinking glasses well in advance of Hogmanay,
due to a revelation from the Western Isles. At the end of 2005, the
local authority revealed its "aspiration" to convert its primary
education programme from English to its native language.
Within 15 years, the authority aims to deliver the entire primary
curriculum in Gaelic, with Gaelic-speaking teachers using Gaelic
materials and resources.
Meanwhile, in Glasgow, the first Gaelic secondary school will open
this August, delivering as much of the curriculum in Gaelic as the
severe shortage of Gaelic teachers will allow. In Highland, a school
dedicated to Gaelic primary teaching is being built in Inverness to
open in April 2007. The council is also consulting on converting
Sleat Primary on Skye to Gaelic medium, following a campaign by
parents.
It appears the long campaign by officials, politicians, parents and
vocal pro-Gaelic campaigners to reclaim Scotland's linguistic
heritage is yielding results inconceivable a couple of decades ago. |
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azzuri
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it's probably a more realistic aim rather than trying to change everything over the next couple of years. Are these kids going to be taught English as well?
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SLG
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| rs_azzuri wrote: | | it's probably a more realistic aim rather than trying to change everything over the next couple of years. Are these kids going to be taught English as well? |
I know rs, I just wonder why they didn't start working towards this a long time ago. And yes, all the kids will learn English.
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azzuri
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I think regionalisation is growing all over the country. Communities are starting to look back into towards themselves, especially since a lot of people are moving from urbanised areas to 'country' ones. Maybe also the 'white settlers' scare that's going around just now has made people sit up and take notice in order to protect their heritage?
I don't really know.
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Abieuan
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I belive it will be Gaelic education by "default".
Any parents wishing their children to have English language teaching will have the right to opt out.
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