The Use of Folklore/Folktales in Language Development (Teaching and Learning): Using Storytelling With Puppets to Promote Mother Tongue in the Early Grades

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Author(s): Annaly M. Strauss (University of Namibia, Namibia)and Jessica Mary-Ann Jansen (University of Namibia, Namibia)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 22
Source title: Game-Based Approaches to Language Teaching and Learning
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Millicent Ngema (University of South Africa, South Africa)and Nkidi Phatudi (University of South Africa, South Africa)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4322-8.ch001

Keywords: Gaming in Education / Information Science Reference / Knowledge Management and Library Science / Language Education and Linguistics

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This study examines contemporary folklore and puppetry as strategies to strengthen mother tongue instruction in Namibian early grades. The chapter is grounded in socio-cultural and semiotic perspectives. It uses multimodal analysis of a shadow puppet performance and teacher focus group interviews. Findings show puppetry enhances oral expression, literacy, and cultural identity but faces resource and training barriers. Professional development and culturally responsive practices are recommended to support mother tongue education.

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