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Final Exam – Advanced Research Techniques-S5 – Fall Semester 2022 – Prof. Ayoub LOUTFI 1 / 2
Time allowed: 120 minutes
3. Read the abstract below and answer as instructed (20 points; 40 minutes)
This study addresses a controversial issue in the Moroccan language-in-education policy, namely the use of mother
tongues as media of instruction. Currently, Arabic and French are the two media of instruction in Moroccan public
schools and universities. This study explores the potential implementation of Amazigh and Moroccan Darija as media
of instruction in Moroccan primary schools in order to maximize student learning by investigating students’ and
teachers’ perceptions. Results suggest that while teachers and students alike agree that mother tongues can facilitate
learning, mother tongues are less likely to be adopted as official media of instruction due to economic and socio-
political factors. The study concludes with a discussion of strategies that will likely result in the implementation of an
effective mother tongue medium of instruction policy in Morocco.
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3. List two research instruments that you could use along with their rationale? (5 points)
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4. Provide an APA citation of the article (5 points; 10 minutes)

Title: Mother Tongue Medium of Instruction in Morocco: Students’ and Teachers’ Perceptions
Authors’ names: Hassan Belhiah & Mohamed Lamallam
Year of publication: 2020
Issue/Volume: 3
Pages: 91-111
Journal: Journal of Applied Language and Culture Studies

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Final Exam – Advanced Research Techniques-S5- Fall Semester 2022 – Prof. Ayoub LOUTFI 2 / 2
Time allowed: 120 minutes