Philippine E-Journals

Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education: Lessons Learned and Ways for Moving Forward

Maria Cecilia C. Ycong

 

Abstract:

This study looked into the implementation of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) in selected schools in the National Capital Region (NCR). Mixed method was utilized through survey, focus interview, and focus group discussion with the principals and Grades 1-3 teachers. The study reveals that the MTB-MLE is satisfactorily implemented in the four sampled schools. However, the principals and teachers differ in their ratings. The principals rated building capability, classroom implementation, accessibility and appropriateness of learning materials, and monitoring and evaluation as Very Satisfactory (4.02 WM) while the teachers rated the four domains as Satisfactory (3.56 WM). For the principals, the lowest rating is on the learning materials (3.6 WM) whereas building capacity (3.0 WM) has the lowest rating for the teachers. Availability and appropriateness of learning materials and the adequateness of trainings both for the principals and the teachers are suggested.