English immersion programmes in schools in the developing world provide children the skills, knowledge, and ability to participate in a globalised world and to become global citizens. Home language is part of cultural heritage, history and identity; therefore to achieve the goal of preparing young people for global participation as well as expanding and strengthening the language of their heritage teaching both is of great importance.
Our research looking at reading around the world started around 20 years ago, firstly in India followed by Nigeria and Ghana. Parents know how important literacy is for their children and their futures. We were asked all those years ago to assist schools with their literacy teaching. This was done through a research project where our research could inform what works and what doesn’t.
