Beyond the Classroom Walls

This book explores how environmental factors outside the classroom shape English language learning among student-teachers in Rwanda. Focusing on Inzira Teacher Training College, the study highlights the complex interaction between home background, peer influence, media exposure, and community language practices. Drawing on qualitative data from interviews and focus group discussions, the book reveals that students' English learning experiences are not only determined by instructional methods, but also by the broader sociolinguistic environment that surrounds them. The findings shed light on the realities of learning English in multilingual contexts, emphasizing the importance of supportive environments that extend beyond formal instruction. The study contributes to language education policy and teacher training by offering practical insights for educators, researchers, and policymakers seeking to improve English proficiency and communicative competence among future teachers in Rwanda.

Autorentext

Dr. Kenneth Mukau is an Educational Psychology expert and Teacher Trainer at Mwezi Teacher Training College under the Rwanda Education Board. He holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of the Free State. His research focuses on language learning, sexuality education, and inclusive pedagogy in African educational contexts.