ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF RURAL WORKING CLASS FAMILIES THROUGH GRADE 9 ENGLISH LANGUAGE POLICY IN UZBEKISTAN
Keywords:
language policy, rural education, Grade 9 English, Uzbekistan, working class families.Abstract
Language education policy plays a critical role in ensuring equitable access to quality learning opportunities for all students. In Uzbekistan, where approximately 50% of the population resides in rural areas (Department of Statistics of Uzbekistan, 2018), English language education must respond to the socio economic realities of working class families. This article analyzes the Grade 9 English workbook used in general secondary schools in Uzbekistan and evaluates its alignment with the needs of rural learners. Drawing on language policy and planning theory, communicative language teaching, and socio educational perspectives, the study offers policy relevant recommendations for curriculum designers, policymakers, and educational stakeholders. The article argues that while the workbook reflects modern communicative and competency based approaches, structural inequalities, resource limitations, and contextual mismatches continue to challenge rural implementation. Addressing these gaps is essential for inclusive language policy reform..
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