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S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by suzita(f): 4:49pm On Aug 30, 2013
Primary schools in the south-west geopolitical zone in the country may soon switch to the use of Yoruba language, their mother tongue, as the language of instruction.

The decision to consider the use of the language was part of the outcome of a meeting on Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) held by South-West Governors in Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Thursday night.

Speaking on behalf of the Governors, Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi said a region-wide education summit would soon be hosted by Osun state, to look at a mechanism that would allow the region come up with a common curriculum for basic education.

The curriculum according to Fayemi would place emphasis on the use of Yoruba as a language of instruction in basic schools across the region.

It could be recalled that the National Policy on Education (1976) had recommended that the mother tongue of pupils should be the language of instruction at the elementary education level.

Fayemi had at a forum in Akure a few weeks ago held that researches have also proven that pupils can learn faster when taught in their first language.

Speaking further on the outcome of the meeting, the Governor said the region was planning an alternative economic framework that will make the knowledge economy which the region is known for, serve as bulwark against the emerging reduction in the resource-based economy that the country currently has.

“What happens to us? We are being futuristic here. What happens to us as western Nigeria and we are concerned about Nigeria as a country? What happens to us when oil no longer flows or when oil sells for one dollar? Where would the resources come from? How do we harness the energy of our people, their creativity and innovation as scholars?”, he said.

Other issues raised at the meeting are the exploration of sports as a unifying vehicle for development in the region and homeland security framework to forestall any security challenges.

http://www.channelstv.com/home/2013/08/30/education-s-west-governors-consider-yoruba-as-language-of-instruction/

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by asha80(m): 4:53pm On Aug 30, 2013
ok...would like to see how they would use yoruba to teach mathmatics...it might be possible.

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by icon8: 4:56pm On Aug 30, 2013
Good development if religiously pursued. English Language would only be one of the compulsory subjects, a la mathematics!
Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by suzita(f): 4:57pm On Aug 30, 2013
asha 80: ok...would like to see how they would use yoruba to teach mathmatics...it might be possible.



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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by icon8: 4:59pm On Aug 30, 2013
asha 80: ok...would like to see how they would use yoruba to teach mathmatics...it might be possible.

It's very possible! How d'you think the Germans, French, Spaniards, Italians, Chinese, Japanese, etc teach Mathematics in their respective schools?

BTW, what's English about Mathematics?

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by Aromas: 5:06pm On Aug 30, 2013
icon8:

It's very possible! How d'you think the Germans, French, Spaniards, Italians, Chinese, Japanese, etc teach Mathematics in their respective schools?

BTW, what's English about Mathematics?

Lobatan.

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by icon8: 5:19pm On Aug 30, 2013
Aromas:

Lobatan.

I lie?

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by asha80(m): 5:21pm On Aug 30, 2013
icon8:

It's very possible! How d'you think the Germans, French, Spaniards, Italians, Chinese, Japanese, etc teach Mathematics in their respective schools?

BTW, what's English about Mathematics?
what is algebraic equation in yoruba?or h.c.f in yoruba?

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by ikenga67: 5:31pm On Aug 30, 2013
asha 80: what is algebraic equation in yoruba?or h.c.f in yoruba?

Don't be so dismissive. It is very do-able, and it is actually the only thing that will guarantee the survival of our Nigerian languages. Language is a living thing. Any language that is not the language of instruction is a dead language waiting for the internment.
This move is laudable, but it takes more than a politician making statements to come to be. It definitely needs more than the few years they story talked about. But very laudable.

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by bloggernaija: 5:33pm On Aug 30, 2013
asha 80: ok...would like to see how they would use yoruba to teach mathmatics...it might be possible.
Aadoota , merindinlogun,aadorin..
N be oyinbo teach us mathematics. We don dey do arithmetic before oyinbo reach here.
It is possible

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PROJECT THREE: THE YORUBA NUMBER SYSTEM
The Yoruba people currently number over 15 million. According to their legends, they came from the East, to settle in what is now Nigeria, Togo, and the Republic of Benin (Dahomey). Many historians believe that the Yoruba migrated to their present home from Upper Egypt, between 600 and 1000 A.D. They are city-dwellers. Their ancient cities of Ife and Oyo were founded between 800 and 1000 A.D.

The Yoruba have always had a monarch, whom they believe to be descended from their gods. However, the Yoruba government and social structure is not dictatorial. Responsibilities are shared. Although recognition and respect for rank is evident, there is also the possibility of moving up in rank through hard work. In fact, the Yoruba describe their culture as "a river that is never at rest".

The Yoruba were great traders. The city of Oyo, founded by a group of traders, was positioned to control trade routes all the way to the coast. They traded gold, slaves, and cocoa.

THE YORUBA NUMBER SYSTEM

In her book, Africa Counts, Claudia Zaslavsky describes the Yoruba number system as a complex system based on 20 (vigesimal) that uses subtraction to express numbers. For example,

35 = (2 x 20) - 5; 47 = (3 x 20) - 10 - 3; 51 = (3 x 20) - 10 + 1;

55 = (3 x 20) - 5; 67 = (4 x 20) - 10 - 3; 73 = (4 x 20) - 10 + 3;

86 = (5 x 20) - 10 - 4; 117 = (6 x 20) - 3

According to the Yoruba system, the numbers from 1 to 10 have unique names. The numbers 11, 12, 13, and 14 are written additively (i.e., 11 = 10 + 1, 12 = 10 + 2, 13 = 10 + 3, 14 = 10 + 4). But the numbers from 15 through 19 are written using subtraction from 20. The numbers 21, 22, 23, and 24 are also written additively. The numbers 25 -29 are written as subtractions from 30. Each number after 30 is written as a multiple of 20 plus or minus tens and units. This pattern is repeated for numbers up to 200. After 200, the system becomes irregular. The number 20 and its multiples are considered special to the Yoruba. Here are some of their Yoruba names.

20 = ogun; 40 = ogun meji; 200 = igba; 400 = irinwo.

Although this number system seems very difficult and abstract to westerners, it is perfectly natural to the Yoruba and is still used today.

YORUBA CURRENCY

Until recently, cowrie shells were the basic unit of currency in Africa. Cowries were either counted in groups of 5 or pierced and threaded in strings of 40. According to the Yoruba system for counting cowries,

40 cowries = 1 string; 2000 cowries = 1 head or 50 strings;

20,000 cowries = 1 bag or 10 heads.

As part of their trading commerce, the Yoruba had to count huge numbers of cowries. When a cowrie counter had to count thousands of shells, he would empty the bag onto the floor and start counting 20s by making 4 groups of 5 shells each. Then the counter would make 5 groups of 20 to make 100. Then 2 groups of 100 would be pushed together to make the important 200. The subtractive principle developed from counting in this manner. The Yoruba also learned to estimate well when counting large quantities of cowrie shells.

MATHEMATICS ACTIVITIES

Put about 200 counters of uniform size all together on a table or the floor. Some examples of counters are M&Ms, pennies, chips, cookies, lima beans, macaroni, or peanuts. Begin separating the counters as the Yoruba would, into groups of 5, 20, and 100. Using your counters, show each of the following amounts: 25, 46, 72. Explain how the Yoruba system of subtraction developed from counting cowries.
Express each of the following numbers according to the Yoruba number system:
a. 37 b. 62 c. 108

Explain the Yoruba number system in your own words.
Why do you think the system becomes unpredictable for numbers larger than 200. Provide an example with your explanation.
How does the Yoruba system compare to Roman Numerals? What are some similarities and differences?
CONNECTIONS TO CHILDREN'S LITERATURE

Wood-Hoopoe Willie by Virginia Kroll is the story of an African-American family observing Kwanzaa. Their African musical legacy is interwoven into the story.

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by bloggernaija: 5:37pm On Aug 30, 2013
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoruba_numerals

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by Ngwakwe: 5:47pm On Aug 30, 2013
It's a good initiative and very commendable.
Notwithstanding, they should leave Lagos out of their Western Nigeria Protectorate or Regional integration.

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by Katsumoto: 5:52pm On Aug 30, 2013
Ngwakwe: It's a good initiative and very commendable.
Notwithstanding, they should leave Lagos out of their Western Nigeria Protectorate or Regional integration.

So Lagos is in Eastern Nigeria?

GTFOH

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by agbameta: 5:54pm On Aug 30, 2013
Ngwakwe: It's a good initiative and very commendable.
Notwithstanding, they should leave Lagos out of their Western Nigeria Protectorate or Regional integration.


What kind of people are you people? Do you people really believe the things you say or you just say things for comedy sake? Really?

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by Garrithe1st: 5:54pm On Aug 30, 2013
Ngwakwe: It's a good initiative and very commendable.
Notwithstanding, they should leave Lagos out of their Western Nigeria Protectorate or Regional integration.

Senseless...

cool

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by Nobody: 5:58pm On Aug 30, 2013
If its taken to Lagos, which was hetched by their forefather, i will then like to see some despicable alien bugs kick against it !!!

...Lets see what some pathetic lost "jews" do if that turns to be so.
Lets see what they will do in Lag, their "perceived" fore-father Eze Nri's land !!!!

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by asha80(m): 6:01pm On Aug 30, 2013
i am not saying it is not possible after all i have also been an advocate of using our indigenous language medium for teaching subjects but it would take harwork,sacrifice and diligence to achieve it.
Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by Confusionist(m): 6:03pm On Aug 30, 2013
Ngwakwe: It's a good initiative and very commendable.
Notwithstanding, they should leave Lagos out of their Western Nigeria Protectorate or Regional integration.
lagos being your father's land abi?

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by Katsumoto: 6:03pm On Aug 30, 2013
asha 80: i am not saying it is not possible after all i have also been an advocate of using our indigenous language medium for teaching subjects but it would take harwork,sacrifice and diligence to achieve it.

All worthwhile initiatives require hard work.

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by mrakin(m): 6:10pm On Aug 30, 2013
Mathematics - Eko imo Isiro
Algebra - eko pasiparo
Equation - imudogba alabala meji

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by dridowu: 6:32pm On Aug 30, 2013
Lovely Concept
Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by Nobody: 6:39pm On Aug 30, 2013
English Loan words from Arabic, French, Latin etc... Most languages of loan word from one another.... Using Yoruba in Educational institutional is an awesome development... ALL WE JUST NEED IS TO INVENT MORE NEW W0RDS/TERMS WEA NECESSARY... And we can Load more words from the East(ARABS) since Y0RUBA av sm inclination wt EAST... Infact some words in yoruba language can be trace to Arabic... We can Load from From French or other language and Y0RUBALISED the words.... And as for Mathematics, Yorubas are great Mathematicians even before the colonial Masterz... ODU IFA have alot to do with Mathematics... ENGLISH dnt av counting system dey borowd Hindu-Arabic Numerals... Yorubas are from the EAST and our mathematics is not Poor.... KUDOS TO THE S.WEST GOVERN0RS

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by eye4eye: 6:46pm On Aug 30, 2013
If introduction of Yoruba Language as sole teaching language drives out Ibos out of our schools and SW in general, then I am all for it.

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by kunlekunle: 6:48pm On Aug 30, 2013
Ngwakwe: It's a good initiative and very commendable.
Notwithstanding, they should leave Lagos out of their Western Nigeria Protectorate or Regional integration.

why are you concerned about a no mans land?
then your eyes go clear.
Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by ShineIt: 6:52pm On Aug 30, 2013
This would give the Almajiris time to catch up. Great idea!!

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by Nobody: 6:54pm On Aug 30, 2013
I read books such as "eko imo ijinle" when I was in primary school! and it was fun, as I culd relate to many things explained then until they started turning my head in SSS.
Besides, algebra is not even english!

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by taharqa: 7:36pm On Aug 30, 2013
Good..... Very, very Good move. About time; and it should go round d nation
Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by djfaithy: 7:45pm On Aug 30, 2013
asha 80: what is algebraic equation in yoruba?or h.c.f in yoruba?
you don't know the yorubas, they will find name for everything when the time comes,don't forget money becomes the means of exchange because it was generally accepted,so if they decide to call H.C.F "mumu ni e" in their language, once its generally accepted by all of them all they need to do is write it down and find a way to convince the students that they are right, really isn't that how most languages especially english language came into existence?.....I stand to be corrected though

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by yomexp(m): 8:09pm On Aug 30, 2013
mrakin: Mathematics - Eko imo Isiro
Algebra - eko pasiparo
Equation - imudogba alabala meji

AWESOME

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by SenatorJames(m): 8:58pm On Aug 30, 2013
mrakin: Mathematics - Eko imo Isiro
Algebra - eko pasiparo
Equation - imudogba alabala meji
kudos to you....... Try these:
1. Calculus
2. Exponential
3. Logarithm
4. Surd
5. Indices
6. Latitude and Longitude
(#200 recharge card).

@topic. Its a very good initiative, but they must involve all categories of citizen to be a success; Traditional council, Religion leaders, student bodies, Legal practitioners, teachers, NGO.

Please must we tribalize everything? I reason with Ngwakwe about exempting Lagos. Its because of the heterogenous nature of the residents which has been aiding the development of Lagos state. On the other hand, if Lagos is exempted, it will look as if we Yoruba had sold our inherittance. If implemented, other tribe will have no choice than to dance to the tone of the music.

God bless Yorubaland, God bless Nigeria

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by talktimi(m): 9:03pm On Aug 30, 2013
Just when people were busy laughing at the education system in the SE for teaching in igbo... Smh, lets just hear what the ministry of education has to say about this first since english is still our official language. My own opinion is the mother tongue should be left to parents to teach.

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Re: S-west Governors Consider Yoruba As Language Of Instruction by Katsumoto: 9:04pm On Aug 30, 2013
Senator James:
kudos to you....... Try these:
1. Calculus
2. Exponential
3. Logarithm
4. Surd
5. Indices
6. Latitude and Longitude
(#200 recharge card).

@topic. Its a very good initiative, but they must involve all categories of citizen to be a success; Traditional council, Religion leaders, student bodies, Legal practitioners, teachers, NGO.

Please must we tribalize everything? I reason with Ngwakwe about exempting Lagos. Its because of the heterogenous nature of the residents which has been aiding the development of Lagos state. On the other hand, if Lagos is exempted, it will look as if we Yoruba had sold our inherittance. If implemented, other tribe will have no choice than to dance to the tone of the music.

God bless Yorubaland, God bless Nigeria

Private schools are unlikely to implement this idea; so anyone that doesn't want it should enroll his/her kid in private schools. But no one can dictate what public schools choose to do?


@Topic

I would prefer if it were half and half (Yoruba and English) so as to keep the students English grammar in check. After all they would still be expected to write exams in English.

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