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Comments on the Bilingual Education Program

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 July 2015

C. Manydjarri
C. Manydjarri*
Affiliation:
Milingimbi, N.T.
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Abstract

The following comments on the working out of the Bilingual Program were made by Manydjarri during discussion with the Headmaster. Questions were asked several times and in a variety of ways where necessary in order to elicit Manydjarri ‘s own feelings.

1. WORKING WITH EUROPEANS

“I have been very happy working with Michael Christie. I have been comfortable. He has given me a lot of help. We have been happy working together. The other Aboriginal teacher has been happy too. She wants some training though.”

2. THE CHILDREN

Interest level? “Very interested in learning in Gupapuygu but they are restless. But this is just their way of life”.

How fast are they progressing? “Children are learning faster in the second term than in the first term. They are progressing in all areas of their work.”

What about their English? “Not sure, ask Michael.”

Type
Aboriginal Views ….
Information
The Australian Journal of Indigenous Education , Volume 1 , Issue 3 , October 1973 , pp. 44 - 45
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1973

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