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What is the main purpose of Mother Tongue - Based Multilingual Education (MLE) according to the text?
To provide a long term solution to the issues in the Philippine educational system.
How does the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis view the role of language in shaping culture?
Language serves to shape the reality of a culture, not just describe it.
What are the key principles regarding language and education supported by UNESCO?
Mother tongue instruction, multilingual education, and intercultural education.
What aspects of culture does language encompass?
Speech, written characters, numerals, symbols, gestures, and expressions of non-verbal communication.
How can mother tongue instruction help in saving endangered languages?
By promoting the use and preservation of languages in education.
What is the main focus of Mother Tongue Based-Multilingual Education (MLE)?
The main focus is on beginning education in the mother tongue and transitioning to additional languages.
How does Mother Tongue Based-Multilingual Education (MLE) benefit learners according to research?
Research shows that children whose early education is in their home language tend to perform better in later years of their education.
Why is the transition from learning through the mother tongue to learning another language important in MLE programs?
The guided transition is crucial for a smooth shift from learning in the mother tongue to learning in another language.
How does Mother Tongue Based-Multilingual Education validate a child's cultural or ethnic identity?
It validates cultural or ethnic identity by actively using languages previously considered 'non-standard' in the classroom.
What subjects are typically taught in the first language (LI) in Mother Tongue Based-Multilingual Education?
Subjects like mathematics, science, health, and social studies are taught in the first language (LI).
Learn about the importance of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MLE) in the Philippine educational system to address issues like functional illiteracy and low learning outcomes. This module also discusses how MLE can help preserve endangered languages and improve educational quality.
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