Home⇛The Trinitian Researcher⇛vol. 10 no. 1 (2019)

Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education: Lessons Learned and Ways for Moving Forward

Maria Cecilia C. Ycong

 

Abstract:

This study looked into the implementation of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) in selected schools in the National Capital Region (NCR). Mixed method was utilized through survey, focus interview, and focus group discussion with the principals and Grades 1-3 teachers. The study reveals that the MTB-MLE is satisfactorily implemented in the four sampled schools. However, the principals and teachers differ in their ratings. The principals rated building capability, classroom implementation, accessibility and appropriateness of learning materials, and monitoring and evaluation as Very Satisfactory (4.02 WM) while the teachers rated the four domains as Satisfactory (3.56 WM). For the principals, the lowest rating is on the learning materials (3.6 WM) whereas building capacity (3.0 WM) has the lowest rating for the teachers. Availability and appropriateness of learning materials and the adequateness of trainings both for the principals and the teachers are suggested.



References:

  1. Alberto, R., Gabinete, S., & Rañola, V. (2016). Issues and challenges in teaching mother tongue-based multilingual education in grades II and III: The Philippine experience.
  2. Ball, J. (2010). Enhancing learning of children from diverse language backgrounds: Mother tongue-based bilingual or multilingual education in the early years. UNESCO. http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001869/186961e.pdf
  3. Bender, P., Dutcher, N., Klaus, D., Shore, J., & Tesar, C. (2005). In Their Own Language: Education for All. Education Notes. © World Bank, Washington, DC.
  4. Burton, L. A. (2013). Mother tongue-based multilingual education in the Philippines: Studying top-down policy implementation from the bottom up [Unpublished manuscript].
  5. Castillo-Llaneta, C. A. (2018, February 6). Teaching in Mother Tongues. University of the Philippines News - Features: Research and Breakthrough. https://up.edu.ph/teaching-inmother-tongues/
  6. Centina, A. (2013). Perception of Selected Grade 1 Teachers of Matalam South District about Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) in Relation to Academic Achievement of Pupils. Thesis Abstracts.
  7. Department of Education. (2012). DepEd Order number 16 series of 2012 Guidelines in the implementation of the Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education (MTBMLE). https://www.deped.gov.ph/wpcontent/uploads/2012/02/DO_s2012_16.pdf
  8. Dockterman, D. M. (2017). Discrepancies between students’ and teacher rating of instructional practice: A way to measure classroom intuneness and evaluate teaching quality. ProQuest Dissertations Publishing.
  9. Eboatu, V. N., & Omenyi, A. S. (2015). The impact of class repetition on students’ academic achievement: Implications for educational policy making. European Scientific Journal, ESJ, 11(19), pp 259-267.
  10. Garbes, L. (2012, July 12). Mother Tongue Based Education in the Philippines. Cultural Survival. https://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/mothertongue-based-education-philippines
  11. Gunigundo, M. T. (2010, February 18-20). Language-inEducation Policy Making in the Philippine. Multilingual Philippines. https://mlephil.wordpress.com/2010/02/24/language-in-education-policy-making-in-the-philippine/
  12. Hunahunan, L. (2019). Coping with Mtb-Mle challenges: Perspectives of primary grade teachers in a central school. International Journal for Social Studies, 5(6), 27-33.
  13. Lartec, J. K., Belisario, A. M., Bendanillo, J. P., Binas-o, H. K., Bucang, N. O., & Cammagay, J. L. W. (2014). Strategies and problems encountered by teachers in implementing mother tongue-based instruction in a multilingual classroom. IAFOR Journal of Language Learning, 1(1), n1.
  14. Lesho, M. (2018). Philippine English (Metro Manila acrolect). Journal of the International Phonetic Association, 48(3), 357-370.
  15. Metila, R. A., Pradilla, L. A. S., & Williams, A. B. (2016). The challenge of implementing mother tongue education in linguistically diverse contexts: The case of the  Philippines. The Asia-Pacific Education Researcher, 25, 781-789.
  16. Mondez, R. (2013). Appropriateness of mother tongue based multilingual education (MTB-MLE) in urban areas: A synthesis study. International Journal of Science and Research, 2(1), 611-620.
  17. National Association of Secondary School Principals (2020). Position Statement: Principal Training. https://www.nassp.org/top-issues-ineducation/position-statements/principal-training/
  18. Pandey, M., & Pandey, P. (2014). Better English for better employment opportunities. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Approach and Studies, 1(4), 93-100.
  19. Pillos, M., Mendezabal, M. J., Tindowen, D. J., & Quilang, P. (2020). Effect of mother-tongue based instruction on pupils mathematical word problem solving skills. Review of Education, 320(11), 52-70.
  20. Piske, F. H. R., Stoltz, T., Guérios, E., de Camargo, D., Vestena, C. L. B., de Freitas, S. P., Barby, A. d. M., & Santinello, J. (2017). The Importance of Teacher Training for Development of Gifted Students' Creativity: Contributions of Vygotsky. Online Submission, 8(1), 131-141.
  21. Ricablanca, J. (2014). Effectiveness of mother tongue-based instruction on pupil’s achievement in mathematics [Unpublished thesis]. Central Mindanao University, Bukidnon. Language Testing, 32(2), 151–167. https://doi.org.10.1177/0265532214551855
  22. Shah, N. (2013, March 26). Principals appear to lack training in addressing school climate. Education Week. https://www.edweek.org/leadership/principalsappear-to-lack-training-in-addressing-schoolclimate/2013/03
  23. Smits, J., Huisman, J., & Kruijff, K. (2008). Home language and education in the developing world. EFA Global Monitoring Report 2009, Overcoming Inequality: why governance matters (2008).
  24. Stohlman, M., Cramer, K., Moore, T., & Maiorca, C. (2014). Changing prospective elementary teachers’ beliefs about mathematical knowledge. Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, 16(2), 4–24.
  25. Sumalinog, G. (2018). Mother tongue implementation in the Philippines: What do parents say? Mother Tongue Implementation in the Philippines: What Do Parents Say? International Journal of Science and Research 8(6), 911-915.
  26. Walter, S., & Dekker, D. (2011) Mother tongue instruction in Lubuagan. International Review of Education, 57(5-6), 667-683
  27. Williams, A. B., Metila, R. A., Pradilla, L. A. S., & Digo, M. M. B. (2014). Teaching Math and Science in the Mother Tongue: Challenges, Strategies, and Perceived Effects. Assessment, Curriculum and Technology Research Centre, University of the Philippines.

Tools


Copyright © 2024  KITE Digital Educational Solutions |  Exclusively distributed by CE-Logic