The challenges of change : a tracer study of San preschool children in Botswana
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Abstract:
The San people of Botswana have a way of life that is different from the rest of the country. This study of the Bokamosa Preschool Programme describes how San children cope with a national education system that is very different to the San's own values and norms. They must also deal with pressure from their parents who mistrust a system that 'steals' their children yet feel powerless to make any changes. The study discusses the many factors that influence the children as they grow, and shows that if the school system is not congruent with home circumstances, children must make immense efforts to succeed.
Authors:
Le Roux, W.
Series Title:
Early childhood development : practice and reflections : following footsteps
Country:
Botswana
Category:
Research
Serial number:
15
Keywords:
children
,
education
Language:
eng
Organization:
Bernard van Leer Foundation
PAGE:
110
Place:
[The Hague]
Publisher:
Bernard van Leer Foundation
Year:
2002
Region:
Africa
,
Africa South of Sahara
,
Southern Africa
Right:
© 2002 Bernard van Leer Foundation
Subject:
Education, Science and Technology
Title:
The challenges of change : a tracer study of San preschool children in Botswana