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Widening participation : English as a subject in primary school – lessons from Bangladesh, Malawi, Mexico and Uzbekistan Fiona Copland (24740980) Sue Garton (24834640) Mario López-Gopar (25137483) Nargiza Makhmudova (25137486) Elizabeth Selemani Meke (25137489) Arifa Rahman (25137492) English language -- Foreign countries English language -- Study and teaching (Primary) -- Foreign speakers Second language acquisition Language teachers -- Training of Migrated from ePrints Led by an international team of researchers, the study explores effective strategies for teaching English in schools with limited resources. It addresses challenges such as large class sizes, insufficient materials, and varying levels of teacher language proficiency. Drawing on classroom observations, focus groups, and interviews, the report offers valuable guidance for educators, policymakers, and researchers. The study highlights innovative strategies developed by teachers to make learning more engaging and effective. These include using locally available materials like everyday objects to create teaching aids, incorporating storytelling to connect lessons with students’ experiences, and designing interactive activities tailored to learners’ ages and needs. Such practices make lessons more relatable and encourage active participation. Translanguaging – the practice of using multiple languages in the classroom – proved to be a powerful tool for reducing learning barriers and fostering inclusivity. Teachers and students agreed that incorporating home languages alongside English improved understanding and boosted confidence. For example, explaining concepts in students’ languages before transitioning to English reduced confusion and helped students grasp new ideas more quickly. 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z Text Report 10.82444/warw.34024605 https://figshare.com/articles/report/Widening_participation_English_as_a_subject_in_primary_school_lessons_from_Bangladesh_Malawi_Mexico_and_Uzbekistan/34024605 CC BY-NC 4.0