The document discusses a debate between Dr. I.C. Balakrishnan and Mr. P.K. Michael regarding the use of Malayalam in schools. Dr. Balakrishnan argues that using only English in schools marginalizes those from poorer backgrounds, while Mr. Michael counters that introducing Malayalam too early could hamper English learning. The discussion also touches on the importance of both languages in education and society.
The document discusses a debate between Dr. I.C. Balakrishnan and Mr. P.K. Michael regarding the use of Malayalam in schools. Dr. Balakrishnan argues that using only English in schools marginalizes those from poorer backgrounds, while Mr. Michael counters that introducing Malayalam too early could hamper English learning. The discussion also touches on the importance of both languages in education and society.
The document discusses a debate between Dr. I.C. Balakrishnan and Mr. P.K. Michael regarding the use of Malayalam in schools. Dr. Balakrishnan argues that using only English in schools marginalizes those from poorer backgrounds, while Mr. Michael counters that introducing Malayalam too early could hamper English learning. The discussion also touches on the importance of both languages in education and society.