Abstract
This study aimed to examine the current pedagogical practices in Igbo language instruction, identify effective approaches to enhance language learning, and explore the role of technology and cultural relevance in promoting Igbo language proficiency. The objectives were to: investigate current pedagogical practices in Igbo language teaching and learning; evaluate the effectiveness of these practices; and identify ways to incorporate technology and cultural relevance into Igbo language curriculum and pedagogy. The study employed a critical review of existing literature on Igbo language instruction and language education in Nigeria. Grounded in the sociocultural theory of language learning formulated by Lev Vygotsky (1978), this study recognizes the significance of culture and context in shaping language instruction. The theory assumes that language learning is a social and cultural process that occurs through interaction and collaboration with others. The main findings suggest that Igbo language instruction faces challenges such as lack of resources and negative attitudes, but effective pedagogical approaches like communicative language teaching and cultural relevance can enhance language learning. The study assumes that preserving Igbo language and culture is crucial for maintaining identity and cultural heritage. The significance of this paper lies in its contribution to the understanding of language instruction in multilingual contexts and the importance of preserving cultural heritage. The paper's implications were far-reaching. It underscored the need for increased investment in language education and cultural preservation, and provided insights into effective pedagogical approaches that can enhance Igbo language learning.
Keywords: Igbo Language, Language Instruction, Cultural Preservation, Pedagogical Approaches, Language Education.
DOI: www.doi.org/10.36349/sojolics.2025.v01i03.001
author/Dr. Dom-Anyanwu, Ngọzi Lovina, Ikwuegbu, Rosemary Nkem & Asogwa Chijioke Chukwudi
journal/Sokoto JOLICS 1(3) | December 2025 |
