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APPENDIX 5

SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE RESEARCH INTO THE

ANGLO-INDIAN COMMUNITY

During the study of the history of Anglo-Indian schools
and the field study, it emerged that there were
limitations on this research. Other areas were
identified which represent strikingly different aspects
of the Anglo-Indian community. Future researchers might
consider these areas to be worthy of further study. (1)

1. Bilingualism in two diverse Ancrlo-Indian communities
in India: A Comparative Study of the Keralite Anglo-
Indians and the Meghalayan Anglo-Indians in India.

This area of research would provide a powerful argument
for liberal reformers in education. Bilingualism creates
substantial economic privilege and social status for both
these groups of Anglo-Indians. A study could offer a
comparative analysis of "backward" status which attracts
positive discrimination from the Indian government. A
study could also investigate the essential differences
between the Keralite Anglo-Indians who belong to Other.
Backward Classes, and the Meghalayan Anglo-Indians who
are Scheduled Tribe.

2. The Multiple-Method Approach in applying the Theory-
Practice Model: Triangulation and Action Research/Case
Studies of Anglo-Indian children in the socio-practical
field of Anglo-Indian schools in India.

Multiple-methods are effective when a controversial
method (ethical pluralism combined with Indian language
learning) needs to be evaluated. (2) Multiplicity of
perspectives (3) can be a useful technique for four
reasons :

1. It will cover the immediate applicability of the
theory-practice model in the classroom and the accounts
express the social position of the teacher, the
participant-observer and the student.

2. Triangulation and Action Research/Case Studies could
be part of In-Service training (INSET) in a school.

3. It would make a valid contribution to improving
communication between a researcher and a practising
teacher.

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