For MTB MLE reference

1. MOTHER TONGUE- BASED MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION
(MTB- MLE)
is one of the distinctive feature of the K-12
program that was signed into law May 15, 2013 by
former President Benigno Aquino III.
It promote equal opportunity to all learners to
learn and succeed in school.

2. MOTHER TONGUE- BASED
MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION
(MTB-MLE)
Education in several languages based on
the Mother Tongue.
Dep Ed (2014)- there are 19 major local languages as medium of
instruction from kinder up to grade 3 under the MTB – MLE.

3. MOTHER TONGUE- BASED
MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION
(MTB-MLE)

4. Basic Terminologies
 Mother tongue – means one’s native language, the
language learned by children and passed from one
generation to the next.
Language – is the expression of ideas by means of
speech-sounds combined into words.
o L1 – 1st Language (mother tongue)
o L2 – 2nd Language
0 L3 – 3rd language
 Bilingual – the use of two languages.
 Multilingual – the use of two or more languages.
 Diversity – the inclusion of different types of people
in a group.
 Literacy – the ability to read and write.

5. Language includes
• Speech
• Symbols
• Written characters
• Gestures
2
1
3
4
• Expressions of non- verbal
communication
• Numerals

6. According to Sapir- Whorf
language does more than
simply describe reality, it
also serves to shape the
reality of a culture.

7. UNESCO’s Three (3) Principles of Education
in Multilingual World
1. UNESCO supports mother tongue instruction as a means of improving
educational quality by building upon the knowledge and experience of the
learners and teachers.
Principle 2: UNESCO supports bilingual and/or multilingual education at all
levels of education as a means of promoting both social and gender equality
and as a key element on linguistically diverse societies.
Principle 3: UNESCO supports language as an essential component of
intercultural education in order to encourage understanding between
different population groups and ensure respect to fundamental rights..

8. MOTHER TONGUE BASED- MULTILINGUAL EDUCATION  MLE
refers to “first-language-first” education, that is
schooling which begins in the mother tongue and
transitions to additional languages or in Sec 4 of the
Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 10533
(Enhance Basic Education Act of 2013)- the
language/s first learned by a child which he/ she
identifies with, identified as a native language user
by others, which he/ she knows best, or uses most.

9. Lifelong learning- learning that is pursued throught life.
Communicative competence- the other end
goal and it means the ability of the learner to
understand and used language appropriately
to communicate in authentic situations.

10. END GOALS OF MTB - MLE
LIFE- LONG
LEARNING
COMMUNICATIVE
COMPETENCE
COGNITIVE
DEVELOPMENT
ACADEMIC
DEVELOPMENT
SECOND LANGAUGE
DEVELOPMENT

11. PURPOSE OF MTB-MLE
To develop appropriate cognitive and reasoning
skills enabling children to operate equally in
different languages – starting in the mother
tongue with transition to Filipino and then
English and to preserve the Philippine cultural
treasure as well.

12. The languages considered by DepEd in its
MTB-MLE implementation
1. Iloko
2. Pangasinan/ Pangasinense
3. Kapampangan
4. Tagalog
5. Bikol
6. Waray
7. Hiligaynon
8. Cebuano
9. Maranao
10. Chavacano
11. Maguindanaon
12. Tausug

13. (2013 – 2014) 6 more major language were
added
1. Ybanag- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan and Isabela
2. Ivatan- Batanes Group
3. Sambal- Zambales
4. Aklanon- Aklan, Capiz
5. Kinaray-a- Capiz, Aklan
6. Yakan- ARMM, Surigaonon covering Surigao City &
province

14. Benefits of MTBMLE
1. Reduced drop-out
2. Reduced repetition
3. Children are attending school.
4. Children are learning.
5. Parents and community are
involved

15. Learning AREA standard of MTB - MLE
DepEd Curriculum Guide of MTB – MLE states that “use Mother Tongue
appropriately and effectively in oral, visual, and written communications
in a variety of situations and a variety of audiences, contexts and purposes
including learning other content subjects and languages, demonstrate
appreciation of various forms of literary genres and take pride on one’s
cultural heritage.”
MTB – MLE includes to study of local literature wherein it is narrated or
written in the learner’s first language that he/she is given the opportunity
to connect to his/her very own cultural heritage and so is expected to
develop appreciation for the same and take pride in it.

16. MALONE (2007)
claims that….”the loss of language is part
of the loss of whole cultures and
knowledge systems, including philosophical
systems, oral literary and music traditions,
environmental knowledge systems medical
knowledge , and important cultural
practices and artistic skills.”

17. KEY STAGE STANDARD
K GRADE 1 GRADE 2 GRADE 3SKIL
Skill in phonological and
phonemic awareness,
alphabet, knowledge,
sound letter
correspondences,
decoding, vocabulary
and comprehension as
they listen and respond
to a variety of tests in
the Mother Tongue
Demonstrate basic
communication skills in
taking topics using
simple words
Demonstrate basic
communication skills in
taking about a variety of
topics using developing
vocabulary
Demosntrate basic
communication skills in
taking about a variety of
topics using expanding
vocabulary.

18. Guiding principles for teaching and learning
in MTB – MLE
1.Effective language learning proceeds from the known to unknown.
2.active process
3. accuracy and fluency
4. second language

19. MACROSKILL FOCUS ON MEANING FOCUS IN ACCURACY
LISTENING Listen in order to understand,
think critically & respond
creatively Recognize and
distinguish sounds; recognize parts
of words.
Recognize and distinguish sound, recognize parts
of words
SPEAKING Speak with understanding to
communicate knowledge, ideas, &
experiences.
Use correct vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar
READING read with understanding to apply,
analyze, evaluate & to create
knowledge
Decode by recognizing parts of words &
sentences
WRITING Write to communicate,
knowledge, ideas, experiences,
goals
Form letter properly nearly, spell words
accurately; use correct grammar

20. 2 kinds of transition in bridging program
Early-exit transition- L1 is the medium of instruction
(2-3 years)
Late-exit transition – L1 is the medium of instruction
for 5-6 years