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What reasons did the Commission give for recommending that English be made the medium of instruction from standard one?

What reasons did the Commission give for recommending that English be made the medium of instruction from standard one?

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Benjamin
The commission reasoned out that:
-The English medium makes it possible a systematic development of language study and literacy which would be very difficult to achieve in the vernaculars
-As a result of the systematic development possible in the English medium,quicker progress is possible in other subjects
-The foundation laid in the first three years is more scientifically conceived and therefore provides a more solid basis for all subsequent studies that is ever possible in the old vernacular
-The difficult transition from vernacular to the English medium which can take a long time in Primary Four is avoided
-The resulting English-speaking ability is expected to be more satisfactory and helpful in speeding up and improving the quality of post-primary education
-The English medium was to be used in introducing the modern techniques(New primary approach) in the first three years
-The commission saw itself meeting a public demand where most parents were eager to see their children learn how to speak in English
Kalis answered the question on March 22, 2018 at 21:08

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