This exploratory study tested the hypothesis that metacognition of Kriol as a first language (L1) assists the teaching-learning of English as a second language (L2) in Belizean classrooms even as it improves attitude to Kriol, one of the Caribbean Creole languages. The results agreed with the theoretical basis of a sociocultural approach to language education. Mixed methodology was used, focusing on convergent triangulation. Results strongly supported the benefits of L1 education on students‘ attitude to their L1 and on their L2 grades. Equally supported was the importance of cultural councils. Grade improvement was significant at p
| Date of Award | Jan 1 2012 |
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| Original language | English |
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| Supervisor | Jorge M. Fernandez de Cueto (Supervisor), Peo Hernandez (Advisor) & Ronald P. Kern (Advisor) |
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