OPTIONS FOR WRITING SYSTEM SERVING MOTHER TONGUE EDUCATION FOR GIA-RAI PEOPLE

Abstract

Writing  system  has  a  strong  influence  on  language  education  and  intelectual improvement  for  an  ethnic  or  a  nation.    There  are  many  factors  influencing  quanlity  and effectiveness  of  mother  tongue  education  for  ethnic  minorities  in  Vietnam.  Gia-rai’s  writing system  has  changed  over  the  past  30  years.  This  caused  difficulties  for  leaners.  This  article mentions  the change of writing  system of Gia-rai  and  suitable  solution  for the system  serving mother tongue education for Gia-rai people today and tomorow, especially in primary educaton in Gia Lai province to preserve and develop role of language and culture of Gia-rai people at this time and in the future.