MOTHER TONGUE- BASED MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION

(MTB- MLE)
is one of the distinctive feature of the K-12
program that was signed into law May 15, 2013 by
former President Benigno Aquino III.

It promote equal opportunity to all learners to

learn and succeed in school.
 MOTHER TONGUE- BASED
MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION
(MTB-MLE)

Education in several languages based on

the Mother Tongue.

Dep Ed (2014)- there are 19 major local languages as medium of

instruction from kinder up to grade 3 under the MTB – MLE.
MOTHER TONGUE- BASED
MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION
(MTB-MLE)
 Basic Terminologies
 Mother tongue – means one’s native language, the
language learned by children and passed from one
generation to the next.
§ Language – is the expression of ideas by means of
speech-sounds combined into words.
o L1 – 1st Language (mother tongue)
o L2 – 2nd Language
0 L3 – 3rd language
 Bilingual – the use of two languages.
 Multilingual – the use of two or more languages.
 Diversity – the inclusion of different types of people in a
group.
 Literacy – the ability to read and write.
Language includes

4
• Speech
3
• Symbols
• Written characters 2

• Gestures 1

• Numerals

• Expressions of non- verbal

communication
According to Sapir- Whorf

language does more than

simply describe reality, it
also serves to shape the
reality of a culture.
 UNESCO’s Three (3) Principles of Education
in Multilingual World

1. UNESCO supports mother tongue instruction as a means of improving

educational quality by building upon the knowledge and experience of the
learners and teachers.

Principle 2: UNESCO supports bilingual and/or multilingual education at all

levels of education as a means of promoting both social and gender
equality and as a key element on linguistically diverse societies.

Principle 3: UNESCO supports language as an essential component of

intercultural education in order to encourage understanding between
different population groups and ensure respect to fundamental rights..
MOTHER TONGUE BASED- MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION  MLE

refers to “first-language-first” education, that is

schooling which begins in the mother tongue and
transitions to additional languages or in Sec 4 of the
Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 10533
(Enhance Basic Education Act of 2013)- the language/s
first learned by a child which he/ she identifies with,
identified as a native language user by others, which he/
she knows best, or uses most.
Lifelong learning- learning that is pursued throught life.

Communicative competence- the other end

goal and it means the ability of the learner to
understand and used language appropriately
to communicate in authentic situations.
 END GOALS OF MTB - MLE
COGNITIVE
DEVELOPMENT

LIFE- LONG
ACADEMIC
DEVELOPMENT
LEARNING
COMMUNICATIVE
COMPETENCE
SECOND LANGAUGE
DEVELOPMENT
 PURPOSE OF MTB-MLE

To develop appropriate cognitive and reasoning

skills enabling children to operate equally in
different languages – starting in the mother
tongue with transition to Filipino and then
English and to preserve the Philippine cultural
treasure as well.
The languages considered by DepEd in its
MTB-MLE implementation
1. Iloko
2. Pangasinan/ Pangasinense
3. Kapampangan
4. Tagalog
5. Bikol
6. Waray
7. Hiligaynon
8. Cebuano
9. Maranao
10. Chavacano
11. Maguindanaon
 (2013 – 2014) 6 more major language were
added

1. Ybanag- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan and Isabela

2. Ivatan- Batanes Group
3. Sambal- Zambales
4. Aklanon- Aklan, Capiz
5. Kinaray-a- Capiz, Aklan
6. Yakan- ARMM, Surigaonon covering Surigao City &
province
Benefits of MTBMLE

1. Reduced drop-out
2. Reduced repetition
3. Children are attending school.
4. Children are learning.
5. Parents and community are involved
 Learning AREA standard of MTB - MLE

DepEd Curriculum Guide of MTB – MLE states that “use Mother Tongue
appropriately and effectively in oral, visual, and written communications
in a variety of situations and a variety of audiences, contexts and purposes
including learning other content subjects and languages, demonstrate
appreciation of various forms of literary genres and take pride on one’s
cultural heritage.”

MTB – MLE includes to study of local literature wherein it is narrated or

written in the learner’s first language that he/she is given the opportunity
to connect to his/her very own cultural heritage and so is expected to
develop appreciation for the same and take pride in it.
MALONE (2007)

claims that….”the loss of language is part of

the loss of whole cultures and knowledge
systems, including philosophical systems, oral
literary and music traditions, environmental
knowledge systems medical knowledge , and
important cultural practices and artistic
skills.”
 KEY STAGE STANDARD

K GRADE 1 GRADE 2 GRADE 3SKIL

Skill in phonological and Demonstrate basic Demonstrate basic Demosntrate basic
phonemic awareness, communication skills in communication skills in communication skills in
alphabet, knowledge, taking topics using taking about a variety of taking about a variety of
sound letter simple words topics using developing topics using expanding
correspondences, vocabulary vocabulary.
decoding, vocabulary
and comprehension as
they listen and respond
to a variety of tests in
the Mother Tongue
 Guiding principles for teaching and learning
in MTB – MLE

1.Effective language learning proceeds from the known to unknown.

2.active process
3. accuracy and fluency
4. second language
 MACROSKILL FOCUS ON MEANING FOCUS IN ACCURACY

LISTENING Listen in order to understand, Recognize and distinguish sound, recognize parts
think critically & respond of words
creatively Recognize and
distinguish sounds; recognize
parts of words.

SPEAKING Speak with understanding to Use correct vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar

communicate knowledge, ideas, &
experiences.

READING read with understanding to apply, Decode by recognizing parts of words &
analyze, evaluate & to create sentences
knowledge
WRITING Write to communicate, Form letter properly nearly, spell words
knowledge, ideas, experiences, accurately; use correct grammar
goals
2 kinds of transition in bridging program

Early-exit transition- L1 is the medium of instruction

(2-3 years)
Late-exit transition – L1 is the medium of instruction
for 5-6 years