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Chapter 4
Chapter 4
DISCUSSION
conclusions drawn from these findings, and practical recommendations derived from the
analysis. It serves to encapsulate the essence of the research journey undertaken, offering
Summary of Findings
Based on the results these are the following findings, from the respondents
demographic profile, it shows that majority of the respondents were female, additionally it
also shows that the majority of the respondents were aged between 8-9 years old with 92
percent from the total respondents and results also shows that that the majority of the
respondent’s tribe are Te'durays and Ilonggo with 32 percent rating and lastly, majority of
the respondents are using Tagalog as their dialect at home and even in school.
The findings emphasize the beneficial role of using the mother tongue language in
native linguistic skills not only improves their ability to express ideas but also aids in
educational success.
The results emphasize the advantages of Mother Tongue Language instruction. The
highest mean demonstrates the greatest benefit in understanding the teacher, while the
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lowest mean, although still positive, highlights areas where additional support in concept
comprehension might be needed. Overall, the mean underscores the value of linguistic
Conclusion
Based on the survey results, several conclusions can be drawn about the impact of
foremost, the high mean score of 3.91 indicates that students can easily understand the
question being asked by the teacher if it is constructed through their Mother Tongue
Language. This suggests that linguistic familiarity plays a crucial role in effective teaching
and learning, enabling students to grasp instructional content more clearly and accurately.
from native language instruction, with a mean score of 3.88 our class in interactive. This
implies that comprehension and retention of academic content are greatly enhanced when
students learn in a language, they are most comfortable with while interactive.
Furthermore, the mean score of 3.66 shows that students find it easier to engage in
Moreover, the overall weighted mean of 3.69 reveals strong support for Mother
Tongue-based instruction across all surveyed items. This indicates that using students'
native languages in the educational process positively affects their learning experience,
lowest mean score of 3.44 suggests that there are potential areas for improvement,
particularly in comprehending complex concepts. This highlights the need for further
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refinement of instructional methods to ensure all students fully benefit from Mother
Recommendation
made to optimize the use of Mother Tongue Language in education. First, it is crucial to
continue and expand the practice of teaching in students' native languages. This approach
performance, as evidenced by the high mean scores in these areas. Schools should ensure
that teachers are proficient in both the subject matter and the students' native language to
concepts, additional resources and support should be provided. This could include
developing specialized training programs for teachers to enhance their ability to explain
difficult topics in the Mother Tongue Language. Additionally, incorporating visual aids,
interactive activities, and supplementary materials can help clarify complex subjects and
Lastly, fostering a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that values and
respects cultural and linguistic diversity is essential. Encouraging students to actively use
their Mother Tongue Language in discussions and activities can boost their confidence and
engagement. Schools should also involve parents and communities in the educational
process to reinforce the use of the native language outside the classroom. By
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APPENDIX A
Communication Letter
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APPENDIX B
Survey Questionnaires
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Coland Systems Technology, Inc
Peña’s Building Sinsuat Avenue, Cotabato City
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Survey Questionnaire
The Impact of Mother Tongue language as a Medium of Instruction in Science
Subject at Nuro Central Elementary School
Part I. Demographic Profile Of The Respondents. (Grade 3)
Direction:Put check (✓) on the box provided. ( Paki sagutan lamang po ang mga
sumusunod na katanungan. Maglagay ng (✓) sa box na naglalaman ng inyong sagot).
Name (Pangalan): ____________________________________(Optional)
Grade(antas)_________________________
Gender (kasarian) Age (Edad)
Male (Lalaki) 8-9years old
Female (Babae) 10-11 years old
11-12 years old
Others, please Specify_________
Tribe(tribu) Dialect(Dialecto)
Cebuano Cebuano
Te'duray Te'duray
Maguindanaon Maguindanaon
Ilonggo Ilonggo
Tagalog Tagalog
Ilocano Ilocano
Others, please Specify_________ Others, please Specify_________
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Part II
Table 2: The impact of using mother tongue language as a medium of instruction in
science subject.
Direction: Check the box that’s correspond your answer on the following questions
Legends:
4 Strongly Agree 2 Strongly Disagree
3 Agree 1 Disagree
Items 4 3 21 1 1
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Mother Tongue Language.
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Part III: The possible outcomes of using mother tongue language as a medium of
instruction in science subject
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Direction: Check the box that’s correspond your answer on the following questions
Legends:
4 Strongly Agree
3 Agree
II Items: 4 3 2 1
1 1.We can easily understand the questions being asked by
our teacher.
2 . 2. We can express my thoughts and ideas about the lesson.
3. We can be able to answer our bring home assignments
and
asked help to our parents for they can understand
the instruction.
4. Our class is interactive
5. It is easy for us to understand the instructions in
science subject experiment.
6.I understand each other’s word during classroom
discussion
7.Using my mother tongue, we can have the courage to
recite
and share our ideas without any hesitation.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DATA
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Tertiary
Course : Bachelor In Elementary Education
School : Coland Systems Technology College INC
Address : Penas Building, Sinsuat Avenue Cotabato City
Secondary
School : Camp Siongco National High School
Address : Awang D.O.S Maguindanao Del Norte
Year Graduated : 2018-2019
Elementary
School : Lomboy Awang D. O. S Maguindanao
Address : Lomboy Awang D. O. S Maguindanao
Year Graduated : 2014-2015
SEMINARS/TRAININGS ATTENDED
(NONE)
WORK EXPERIENCE
(NONE)
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CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DATA
Name : Merry Grace B. Dordas
Address : Timanan South Upi
Maguindanao
Birth Date : June 22 2003
Birth Place : Isulan Sultan Kudarat
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Tertiary
Course : Bachelor of Elementary Education
School : Coland System Technology college INC
Address : Peñas Building Sinsuat Avenue Cotabato City
Secondary
School : South Upi national Highschool
Address : Brgy. Romongaob, Timanan, South
Year Graduated : 2020-2021
Elementary
School : Timanan Central Elementary School
Address : Timanan, South Upi maguindanao
Year graduated : 2014-2015
Seminar : NONE
work experience : Crew at Kaffeh tom Timanan South Upi
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CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL DATA
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Tertiary
Course : Bachelor of Elementary Education
School : Coland System Technology college INC
Address : Peña’s Building Sinsuat Avenue Cotabato City
Secondary
School : Notre Dame Of Upi INC
Address : Nuro Upi Maguindanao
Year Graduated : 2014-2015
Elementary
School : Tinindanan Central Elementary School
Address : Rempes Upi Maguindanao
Year graduated : 2008-2009
Seminar : National Training on Establishing and Managing
School Publication (SBMA year 2014)
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work experience : Service Crew Jollibee Cotabato Plaze
(year 2016)
: Store In charge BUM lebak branch sultan Kudarat
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