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THE IMPACT OF USING

MOTHER TONGUE AS A
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
IN SCHOOL
 INTRODUCTION
• Mother Tongue refers to the first language that a child learns and is
most comfortable with. It is important in education as it allows for
“Based on previous research confirming
the benefits of using the mother tongue as
natural interaction and understanding between students and teachers, the medium of instruction, this study aims
creating a participatory learning environment. to examine the influence of utilizing the
• In elementary education, it is recommended that the language used in
mother tongue in school on students.
Specifically, the study will focus on the
different subjects should be the language spoken at home. impact on students' literacy skills, their
• Mother Tongue-based education programs provide a strong foundation ability to comprehend the curriculum
for education and facilitate the transition to other languages used in
effectively, and their development of
critical thinking abilities. Additionally, this
schools, allowing students to use multiple languages for continuous study will address the challenges faced in
learning throughout their lives. implementing mother tongue-based
instruction and provide recommendations
for overcoming these difficulties.”
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STATEMENT OF THE
PROBLEM
1. What is the impact of using mother tongue as a medium of instruction in school

to students in terms of? 

a) literacy skills 

b) Adoption of better understanding of the curriculum. 

c) Critical thinking 
2. What are the challenges encountered in implementing mother tongue-based
instruction in school?
3. What are the coping mechanisms used to overcome the problems encountered
with the implementation of using mother tongue as a medium of instruction in
school? 
 SIGNIFICANCE OF
THE STUDY
• To the Students

• To the Parents

• To the Teachers

• To the Future Researchers

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THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
• Cummins’ Linguistic Interdependence Theory
• Socio-Cultural Theory
• Linguistic Human Rights Theory
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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWOKK

INPUT
- Effects of Mother tongue as the PROCESS OUTPUT
medium of instruction in school Survey Questionnaires and Informal The Impact of Using Mother Tongue as a
- Problems encountered Interviews Medium of Instruction in School.
- Coping Mechanisms
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HYPOTHESIS OF THE STUDY

Ho: There is no significant impact of using mother tongue as

the medium of instruction in school.

H1: There is a significant impact of using mother tongue as the

medium of instruction in school.
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REVIEW OF RELATED
LITERATURES AND STUDIES
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RELATED LITERATURE
Foreign Literature:
Local Literature:
"Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education:
"Promoting Language and Literacy Lessons from UNESCO Language Education
Development through Mother Tongue-Based Projects" by Benson, C. (2004)
Instruction" by Reyes, P. M. (2015)

This publication by UNESCO explores the

This research paper explores the benefits of implementation of mother tongue-based
mother tongue-based instruction in promoting multilingual education programs in various
countries. It provides insights into the benefits,
language and literacy development among
challenges, and best practices of using the mother
learners. It highlights the role of the mother
tongue as a medium of instruction.
tongue in scaffolding cognitive processes and
fostering a positive learning environment.
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RELATED STUDIES
Local study: Foreign Study:
"Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education in "The Role of Mother Tongue in Second
the Philippines: Lessons Learned from DepEd's Language Learning" by Cummins, J.
MTB-MLE Program" by Santos, A. (2012) (2000)
This study examines the implementation of the This study explores the role of the
Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education
mother tongue in second language
(MTB-MLE) program in the Philippines. It discusses
the lessons learned from the program's pilot learning. It discusses how the
phase, including the benefits, challenges, and development of literacy skills in the
recommendations for effective implementation. mother tongue can support the
acquisition of a second language.
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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

RESEARCH RESEARCH RESPONDENTS RESEARCH STATISTICAL

DESIGN LOCALE OF THE STUDY INSTRUMENT TREATMENT
USED

Quantitative- Don Manuel I. Abella 26 Respondents (20 Survey Questionnaire,

Percentage
Experimental Design Elementary School parents, 6 teachers) Informal Interviews
 SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE 12

It contains questions that will help in determining

and identifying the impact of using mother tongue as

the medium of instruction in school. It will be

composed of 3 parts. The first part is the profile of

the respondents, followed by part 2 that will answer

questions regarding the effects of mother tongue, while

part 3 will identify the problems and encountered and

the coping mechanisms used.

 YES NO

Literacy Skills
   

1. My child / student can easily understand instructions during class discussions, examinations, quizzes, and/or household chores using mother tongue.

   

1. My child/ student can now read texts in mother tongue language.

   

1. My child/student can better listen to sounds that make up words (Phonology) using mother tongue.
   

1. My child/ student can now write using mother tongue language.

   

1. My child/student can now read and write using mother tongue, Filipino, and English.
   

Understanding the Curriculum

   

1. I know the benefits of using mother tongue as a medium of instruction in school.

   

1. I can teach my child/ student better using mother tongue

   

1. I use mother tongue in home and in school in giving directions to practice my child/student.
   

1. I make sure that we read texts in mother tongue to improve reading skills.
   

1. I make sure that we practice writing in mother tongue to improve writing skills.
   

Critical Thinking
   

1. My child/student can understand how to something when instructed in mother tongue language.
   

1. My child/student can give or express his or her opinions easier.

   

1. My child/student asks questions.

   

1. My child/student participates well in school

   

1. My child/student can recall past lessons and topic from school and home.
  
Problems Encountered using Mother Tongue as the Medium of Istruction in School

 
1. Lack of instructional materials
 
1. Lack of vocabulary of students
 
1. Lack of teacher trainings.
 
1. Difficulty of students in other languages such as Filipino and English.
 
1. Some parents and teachers are not familiar with the school’s mother tongue medium of instruction.

 
Coping Mechanisms
 
1. I use other books or references in teaching my student/child the mother tongue language.

 
1. I make sure that we practice everyday, both reading and writing.
 
1. I make sure to attend every training (teacher) and I find opportunities to learn mother tongue (parent).

 
1. I inform my child’s teacher about my his or her difficulty so we can find ways on how to improve his or her learning

experience.
 
1. I find opportunities to learn mother tongue and practice it with my child/student.
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REFERENCE LIST
https://www.researchgate.net/

https://link.springer.com/

https://scholar.google.com/
"The Role of Mother Tongue in Second Language Learning" by Cummins, J. (2000)
"Promoting Language and Literacy Development through Mother Tongue-Based Instruction" by Reyes, P. M. (2015)

"Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education: Lessons from UNESCO Language Education Projects" by Benson, C. (2004)
"Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education in the Philippines: Lessons Learned from DepEd's MTB-MLE Program" by Santos, A.
(2012)
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RESEARCHERS

MICO RYALIE ANGELINE

MARIEL ALDE ROSELYN ADAY
BARTOLATA LABRADOR ARINGO

RICHELLE JECEL MAE

ARINGO ZUELA
THANK YOU