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The document discusses the importance of mother tongue in education, defining it as the first language learned by a child and emphasizing its role in cognitive development and cultural identity. It highlights the benefits of mother tongue-based education, such as increased literacy, better engagement in learning, and the facilitation of second language acquisition. The document argues for the preservation and teaching of native languages to enhance educational outcomes and support multilingualism.

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EL 104 (Report)

The document discusses the importance of mother tongue in education, defining it as the first language learned by a child and emphasizing its role in cognitive development and cultural identity. It highlights the benefits of mother tongue-based education, such as increased literacy, better engagement in learning, and the facilitation of second language acquisition. The document argues for the preservation and teaching of native languages to enhance educational outcomes and support multilingualism.

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Unit IV: Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual

Education

Mother Tongue as the Foundation of


Content and Second Language
Learning
presented by: Joshua Leplam
EDE2A
CONTENTS
- Mother Tongue -

01 Definition 04 Role

02 Origin 05 Influence in SLA

06
Why should we use
03 Significance MT in education?
MOTHER TONGUE
What is Mother Tongue?

Mother tongue as defined by Nishanti (2020) is the


first language one learns as a baby, the language one
grows up knowing, which is also known as the native
language.
Origin
The term “mother tongue” harks back to the notion that
linguistic skills of a child are honed by the mother and,
therefore, the language spoken by the mother would be the
primary language that the child would learn.
Significance of Mother Tongue
in child’s life
1. Foundation of learning
The mother tongue is a fundamental aspect of learning. It helps
children transition from informal to formal education with
confidence.
2. Personal, Social, and Cultural identity
It is this identification we get from speaking our mother
tongue that enforces successful social patterns of acting
and speaking. Our diverse social backgrounds make us
unique and appealing in society.
3. Instrument for intellectual
development
The mother tongue is an indispensable instrument for cognitive
development. Using the mother tongue contributes to analytical
and critical thinking skills.

4. Shapes habits, values, and beliefs


Education in the mother tongue reinforces habit
formation. This shapes our values and beliefs that are
anchored to our identity as individuals.
5. Preservation of
Language
Native language is an integral part of
history, thus, it should be taught to
children and preserved by passing it
onto the next generation.
Role of Mother tongue in Education
Early Childhood Care and Education, UNESCO (2007)

1. Offers opportunities to learn in mother tongue


When children are offered opportunities to learn in their mother
tongue, they are more likely to enroll and be interested.

2. It benefits disadvantaged group


Mother tongue-based education benefits those
who are less exposed to an official language.
3. Mother tongue instructions
Learners tend to stay in school longer, be motivated
and engaged in the class when they are taught in their
mother tongue.

4. Children learn best in Mother tongue


It is evident that children learn best and excel in
education when the medium of instruction is in their
native language.
MT’s influence on second language in L2 learning

1. Increase literacy (Reading and Writing skills)


Application of MT in L2 learning increases literacy
among learners. Ongoing formal instruction in
their first language can develop reading and
writing skills.
2. Language proficiency on Mother
Tongue and L2
MT as means of instruction in education
strengthens proficiency in both the native
language and target language. Strong
proficiency in the mother tongue helps in
learning L2 as it provides a solid linguistic
foundation.
3. Learning a second language would be
simpler when MT is the primary
language of instructions

When the MT is the primary language of


instructions during primary school, it
increases the ability of children to learn a
second language or additional dialect.
4. Develop Bilingual and
Multilingual learners
If children are given the opportunity to
develop their second language and other
target language they emerge as fully
bilingual or multilingual learners.
Question:

Why should we teach


using mother tongue?
Reference:
Thank you!
by: Joshua Lepalam

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