Language ideology in policy and practice in Aruban secondary education

Key Points

• The study aims to analyze language ideology in Aruban secondary education and advocate for equitable language policies.
• Conducted policy analysis on educational frameworks in Aruba.
• Performed preliminary interviews with secondary education teachers.
• Examined sociolinguistic tensions between Papiamento and Dutch.
• Identified significant sociolinguistic tensions influencing policy effectiveness.
• Highlighted the need for policies that address the linguistic needs of teachers and pupils.
• Promoted a framework advocating for linguistic justice in the education system.