Phokelelo ya kgaso mo barutwaneng ba Setswana

This research emphasises the importance of using appropriate and relevant African languages in broadcast programs might benefit educators, the South African Broadcasting Commission (SABC), the Department of Education, and Setswana curriculum developers. This study employs Lev Vygotsky’s Socio-Cultural Theory to investigate the limitations faced by media (broadcasting), particularly radio and television, and teachers in teaching and learning Setswana in Grades 11 and 12. A qualitative research methodology was utilised in this study. The data collection tools included interviews and structured focus group discussions. Additionally, a broadcast of the "Sekhutlhwaneng sa Dithuto" program on Motsweding FM, an episode of the drama series The Queen on television, and a classroom observation were also employed. Audio recordings were used to capture all relevant information. Data analysis was conducted based on themes. Five Setswana Home Language teachers and 148 learners from three schools were selected to participate in the study. Setswana: Maikaelelo a tlhotlhomiso e, ke go gatelela botlhokwa jwa go dirisa dipuo tse di maleba le tse di kannweng tsa Bantsho mo dithulaganyong tsa kgaso, mme di ka neelwa barutabana, Lekgotlakgaso la Aforika Borwa, Lefapha la Thuto le bafatlhosi ba serutwa sa Setswana. Tlhotlhomiso e, e dirisitse Tiori ya Setso-Seleago ya ga Lev Vygotsky go tlhotlhomisa ka moo bobegakgang (kgaso), segolobogolo seyalemowa le thelevišene, le barutabana ba nang le phokelelo ka teng fa ba ruta le go ithuta Setswana mo Mephatong ya 11 le 12. Mo tlhotlhomisong e, go dirisitswe Mmeo wa Tlhotlhomiso wa Khwalitatifi. Didiriswa tsa go kokoanya dinewa tse di dirisitsweng mo tlhotlhomisong e, ke dipotsolotso le dipotsotherisano tse di rulagantsweng bontlhabongwe. Go dirisitswe gape le kgatiso ya lenaneo la ‘Sekhutlhwaneng sa dithuto’ mo Motsweding FM, kgatiso ya kgaolo ya terama ya ‘The Queen’ mo thelevišeneng le tepo ya mo phaposiborutelong. Go dirisitswe le kutlo kgatiso go thusa go fitlhelela tshedimosetso yotlhe. Tsharololo ya dinewa e dirilwe go ya ka merero. Go thophilwe barutabana ba le batlhano ba ba rutang Setswana Puo ya Gae jaaka serutwa le barutwana ba le 148 go tswa kwa dikolong tse tharo.