1) The document discusses the importance of using a child's mother tongue in education. It defines mother tongue as the first language learned at home and discusses how it differs from native language. 2) Integrating a child's mother tongue into classroom lessons allows them to learn more easily while developing critical thinking and literacy skills. Research shows children with strong mother tongue skills pick up additional languages more easily. 3) Using mother tongue in education helps develop a child's personal, social, and cultural identity. It increases their sense of well-being, confidence and academic achievement.

1. Mc elt 2
SUBJECT INSTRUCTOR: MR. DHELTON
REBLANDO
BSED 1-A (ENGLISH MAJOR)

2. WEEK 8 GROUP
LEADER: JENALYN B. SOGOVIA
MEMBERS: VHENCZENT BENJAMIN G. MATZA
: GUIA LYN DACER
: DANIELA MANILAG

4. OBJECTIVES
• At the end of this module, students will learn the important rules of
mother tongue in child development.
• Students will learn the importance of mother tongue in education.

5. – Mother tongue refers to the first language
learned at home in childhood or a language from
birth.
WHAT IS MOTHER TONGUE?

6. WHAT IS THE
DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN
MOTHER
TONGUE
AND NATIVE
LANGUAGE?
Native language refers to the language where
the person grow up in. On the other hand,
mother tongue refers to the language of the
family you grow up in.

7. WHAT ARE THE
TWELVE (12)
MOTHER
TONGUE IN THE
PHILIPPINES?
The 12 major Philippine language
are: Tagalog, Kapampangan,
Pangasinense, Iloko, Bikol, Cebuano,
Hiligayon, Waray, Tausog,
Maguindanaoan, Maranao, and
Chabacano.

8. Mother tongue in education refers
to when a social or educational
institution integrates the language a
child is most familiar with (their
mother tongue) into the classroom
lesson along with the school’s lesson
(such as English). This is normally the
language that the child speaks at
home with their family.
What is
mother
tongue in
education?

9. “ The use of mother tongue is a good steeping stone for second
language acquisition”

10. What is the
importance
of mother
tongue?
The importance of mother tongue is studied
because when children develop their mother
tongue, they are simultaneously fostering a
whole host of other essential skills such as
critical thinking and literacy skills.
Tin Cummins a professor from the University
of Toronto in Canada, he explored why it is so
important that parent speak their own mother
tongue to their children. And he also found
out that children with a strong mother tongue
found it easier to pick up a second language
and develop their literacy skills.

11. The role of
mother tongue
in child
development
Language and mother tongue also
play a huge role in the development
of one’s personal, social, and cultural
identity. Children with a strong
foundation in their first language
often display a deeper understanding
of themselves and their place within
society along with an increased sense
of wellbeing and confidence.
Naturally, this flows down into every
aspect of their lives, including their
academic achievement.

12. Advantages
of mother
tongue in
education
There are many benefits to a child learning in
their mother tongue language in a classroom:
Mother tongue makes it easier for children to pick
up and learn other languages.
Mother tongue develops child’s personal, social,
and cultural identity.
Using mother tongue helps a child development,
their critical thinking and literacy skills.
Children learning in mother tongue enjoy school
more and learn faster due to feeling comfortable
in their environment.
Self-esteem is higher for children learning in
mother tongue.

13. Disadvantages of mother tongue in education
Some problems encountered by the teachers in implementing mother
tongue-based instruction include absence of books written in mother
tongue, lack of vocabulary, and lack of teacher training.

14. Evaluation
• In your own vocabulary, write an
essay about the importance of
mother tongue in education.
• Do you think using mother tongue
is effective in teaching?