THE BENEFITS: WHY USE THE MOTHER TONGUE? MODULE 1 LESSON 2
BENEFITS OF MOTHER TONGUE BASED-MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION Aspects BenefIts of mtb-mle Education begins with the language that learners understand. Language The macroskills are developed for effective meaning-making and accuracy. Good language bridge to the next language. First language provides strong educational foundation.
BENEFITS OF MOTHER TONGUE BASED-MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION Aspects BenefIts of mtb-mle Cognitive First Language Thinking Doing Applying Creating Students progress from LOTS to HOTS.
BENEFITS OF MOTHER TONGUE BASED-MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION Aspects BenefIts of mtb-mle Academic Self-expression Good academic performance. Active Participation Processes instruction easily. Parent collaboration to child’s learning. Teacher scaffolds child’s learning.
BENEFITS OF MOTHER TONGUE BASED-MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION Aspects BenefIts of mtb-mle Socio-Cultural Prior Knowledge Language Culture Integration of cultural values to the lesson. Inclusion of daily experiences in the curriculum. Preservation of heritage and culture.
more benefIts : Increased participation and self-esteem among students. Development of personalities and intellect. Decrease in dropout rates. Increase in retention rates.