Question

National Curriculum Framework 2005 assigns 'supplementary' and 'complimentary' roles to English language. This means that
1. English language teaching should support learning of other languages and subjects.
2. English language teaching has nothing to do with teaching-learning of other languages.
3. English language teaching is a hindrance to learning of other languages.
4. English language teaching violates the mother tongue based language education.

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : English language teaching should support learning of other languages and subjects.

The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) published a document called the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) in 2005.

• It has been translated into 22 languages and influenced the syllabi in 17 states.

According to the NCF:

• The English should supplement and complement the learning of other subjects as well.
• As there are scientific subjects whose study material is mainly available in English. So, the students are required to be proficient in English so that they can understand those subject matters in depth.
• It should not become a hindrance in learning other subjects but it must support and enhance the learning of other subjects.
• English language teaching should support the learning of other languages and subjects. 
• It is an idea that emphasizes: 
  •  the importance of English language learning in all non-linguistic subjects.
  • the role of the English language in all subjects and links all languages and subjects.
  • th e  fact that English language learning in school takes place through every subject.

Hence, we conclude that the above statement means English language teaching should support the learning of other languages and subjects.