MTB-MLE Overview and Key Concepts

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What is the primary goal of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE)?

To promote the use of English as a global language

To address illiteracy among Filipinos (correct)

To teach children foreign languages as their first language

To support multi-generational language learning

Which statement best describes bilingualism?

The use of more than two languages

The use of two languages (correct)

The ability to read and write in one's native language

The ability to learn a new language during childhood

According to Chomsky, what is essential for language acquisition?

Only imitation of language heard

A written system for language

Reinforcement and repetition in learning

An innate 'Language Acquisition Device' (LAD) (correct)

What distinguishes multilingualism from bilingualism?

Multilingualism is characterized by the use of two or more languages Signup and view all the answers

What concept rejects the behaviorist view of language acquisition?

An innate ability for language learning Signup and view all the answers

What does literacy refer to?

The ability to read and write Signup and view all the answers

Which statement reflects the behaviorist theory of language acquisition?

Children only mimic language patterns without understanding Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following languages is NOT included in the major languages for MTB-MLE?

Mandarin Signup and view all the answers

What does Noam Chomsky's concept of 'Universal Grammar' refer to?

The innate ability of humans to acquire grammar. Signup and view all the answers

According to Bandura's Social Learning Theory, which of the following is NOT a phase of observational learning?

Instruction Phase Signup and view all the answers

In which phase of Bandura's analysis do learners practice or rehearse behavior?

Retention Phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Article XIV, Section 6 of the 1987 Constitution in the Philippines?

To promote linguistic and cultural diversity. Signup and view all the answers

What does RA 10533 emphasize about the mother tongue in education?

It is important as a medium of instruction. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a feature of the K-12 Law in the Philippines?

Implementation of universal kindergarten and two years of senior high school. Signup and view all the answers

What role do caregivers and family members play in Bandura's Social Learning Theory?

They act as models for children to imitate language. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the mother tongue-based multilingual education (MTB-MLE) policy?

To use the mother tongue as a medium of instruction in early education. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary medium of instruction for teaching and learning in kindergarten according to the implementation of MTB-MLE?

The learner's mother tongue Signup and view all the answers

How does the mother tongue-based multilingual education (MTB-MLE) aim to enhance cognitive development?

By using the learner's first language as the medium of instruction Signup and view all the answers

What does Section 4 of RA 10533 emphasize regarding the use of languages in education?

The mother tongue should be used as the main medium of instruction with English as a second language Signup and view all the answers

What role does prior knowledge play in the mother tongue-based multilingual education approach?

It enhances the learning of the curriculum by using familiar concepts. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2012, in relation to MTB-MLE?

To provide initial guidelines for MTB-MLE implementation Signup and view all the answers

What foundational skills does learning to read in the mother tongue develop?

Reading skills that transfer to reading in other languages Signup and view all the answers

How does MTB-MLE facilitate a transition to other languages later in education?

By maintaining proficiency in the mother tongue while introducing other languages gradually Signup and view all the answers

What is one benefit of using the mother tongue in education as highlighted in the MTB-MLE framework?

It fosters higher order thinking skills and cognitive development. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE)

MTB-MLE is based on the principle that pupils learn to read, write, and communicate more readily in a second or third language after mastering their first language (mother tongue).
Basic terminologies include:
- Mother tongue: one's native language, passed down through generations.
- Language: expression of ideas using combined speech sounds (words).
- Bilingualism: use of two languages.
- Multilingualism: use of two or more languages.
- Diversity: inclusion of different people types within a group.
- Literacy: ability to read and write.
MTB-MLE's introduction to Kindergarten, Grade 1, 2, and 3 changed the Basic Education Curriculum to include the goal, "Every Child-A-Reader and A-Writer."
The primary goal is to address Filipino illiteracy.
DepEd (Department of Education) implemented MTB-MLE through Department Order 94, using major languages like Kapampangan, Tausug, Hiligaynon, Pangasinense, Maguindanaoan, Kinaray-a, Iloko, Chabacano, Waray, Bikolano, Ivatan, Yakan, Cebuano, and Akianon, Sinurigaonon as mediums of instruction.

Theoretical/Philosophical Foundations of Mother Tongue

Behaviorist Perspective (B.F. Skinner):
- Human behavior, including language acquisition, is explained through stimulus-response-reinforcement (SR-R).
- Language skills, knowledge, and values are taught through repetition, imitation, and habituation.
Constructivist Perspective (J. Piaget and Lev Vygotsky):
- Knowledge is structured through sensory perception/motor activity (Sensorimotor - 0-18 months).
- Knowledge is developed through intuitive symbols (preoperational - 2-8 years).
- Knowledge is structured symbolically and logically, focusing on concrete objects and events (Concrete Operational - 7-12 years).
- Knowledge can be acquired through symbolic logic, hypothetical/deductive thinking and generating possibilities (Formal Operational - 12 years and older ).
Universal Grammar and the Language Acquisition Device (Noam Chomsky):
- Chomsky rejected behaviorism.
- Children have an innate ability to learn language (Language Acquisition Device- LAD / innate human ability) from a young age whether in any language or culture.
- Language is complex and irregular, implying an innate ability for language acquisition within human nature.
- 'Universal Grammar' (UG), outlines shared features across all languages innately internalized in the human mind from birth
Interactionist Perspective (Albert Bandura):
- Children learn from each other and through observation, imitation, and modeling.
- This theory explains how children learn the words and patterns they hear, by watching and listening to models such as caregivers and family members.
- Steps of observational learning: attention phase (paying attention to the model); retention phase(model the behaviour, allowing learner to practice and rehearse); reproduction (learners attempting to replicate the model's behaviour); motivation phase(children tend to imitate because of believing it will gain reinforcement).

Legal Bases of Mother Tongue

1987 Constitution, Article XIV, Section 6: recognizes and promotes the use of regional languages as auxiliary official languages, and development of a national language (Filipino). Acknowledges linguistic and cultural diversity.
Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 (Republic Act No. 10533):
- Provides legal framework for the Philippine's K-12 system.
- Included changes such as universal kindergarten and two additional years of senior high school.
- Explicitly states the importance of mother tongue as a medium of instruction in the early grades. The state will institutionalize mother tongue-based multilingual education (MTB-MLE) nationally and use English as a second language.
RA 10157 (Kindergarten Act of 2011): mandated the use of the mother tongue as the primary medium of instruction in kindergarten.

MTB-MLE in the Philippines

Aims to enhance learning and cognitive development using the learner's first language in the early years of school.
Facilitates a smoother transition to Filipino and English later.

MTB-MLE Curriculum Framework (Highlights)

Assessment and feedback loops.
Lifecycle learning.
Mother tongue development ( grades 1–3).
Language comprehension.
Language structure (mother tongue & other languages).
Academic development (math, science, social sciences & arts).
Cognitive development (mother tongue as subject, comprehension, & critical thinking).
Mother tongue as language of learning (K-3, Curriculum Mastery, creative, and critical thinking skills, linguistic knowledge, practical, and creative writing competence).
Culture and socio-cultural process
Nature of learner
Nature of language
Learning theory, language acquisition theory

MTB-MLE Benefits and Methods

Literacy: Learning to read in one's mother tongue transfers knowledge and skills.
Prior knowledge: Using prior knowledge helps better learning and application.
Cognitive development: Fosters higher-order thinking skills (HOTS).
Strong bridge: Connects listening, speaking, reading and writing to the L2.
Scaffolding: Uses the L1 (mother tongue) to support initial L2 development.
Meaningful learning: Prioritizes both meaning and accuracy, learning in the context.
Confidence & Proficiency: Builds confidence and proficiency in two or more languages.

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This quiz explores the principle of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) and its significance in early childhood education. It covers basic terminologies such as mother tongue, bilingualism, and the aim to improve literacy among Filipino children through the use of their native languages. Discover how MTB-MLE reshapes the Basic Education Curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 3.