Mahilum, Christine Jade C.

The Implementation of MTB-MLE in the Classroom

The connections between language and education are essential and clear in many
different ways. Education is made easier by language, and language may be taught in
the classroom. In addition, verbal intelligence is one of the most common predictors of
educational success, language is the primary medium of education, literacy is one of the
foundations of education, foreign or second languages are traditionally an important part
of the school curriculum, and language has a profound impact on education, according
to Hudson (2010). The value of teaching in indigenous and vernacular languages first
emerged in the 1950s as a result of these links between language and education (King
& Benson, 1999). This is in the context of global initiatives to support widespread basic
education.

In the year 2012, the Department of Education (DepEd) implemented the use of Mother
Tongue-based Multilingual Education in all public schools, specifically in Grades 1, 2,
and 3 as part of the K to 12 Basic Education Program. The MTB-MLE shall support the
goal of “Every Child-A-Reader and A-Writer by Grade 1.”. The implementation of the
MTB MLE language policy is rooted in the fact that the Philippines is a multilingual
country and the learners' cognitive and academic competence need to be improved.
Mother Tongue Based-Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) has carved its niche as a
practical and effective approach in the educational landscape. It offers a plausible
framework for preparing coming generations to become better adaptive and even rich
contributors in the globalized and intercultural world. Specific linguistic data can be
collected at the community or school level through self- reports by families enrolling
their children. Another option is for teachers to interview each family to determine who
speaks which language(s) to the child, and in which language(s) family members may
engage in literacy practices.

In conclusion, Mother Tongue Based-Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) has

established itself as a useful and successful strategy in the field of education. It provides
a workable foundation for getting the next generation ready to thrive in the globalized,
intercultural world by helping them become more adaptable and even wealthy
contributors. The cultural divide between the culture at home and the culture at school
and in mainstream society is also filled by MTB-MLE programs. Along with enhancing
learning, they also broaden perspectives, cultivate tolerance, and promote appreciation
for cultural variety.

REFERENCES:
Hudson, (2010). Research on MTB-MLE Implementation”.
 https://sites.google.com/site/languageandmothertongue/home/research-on-mtb-
mle-implementation
Manabat, A. (2016). DepEd implements mother tongue-based learning to make lessons
more interactive, easier for pupils.
https://businessmirror.com.ph/2016/10/16/deped-implements-mother-tongue-
based-learning-to-make-lessons-more-interactive-easier-for-pupils/
Figure 1: Research Paper Rubric
EXPERT
(5)
The paper demonstrates that
the author fully understands
and has applied concepts
learned in the course.
INTEGRATION Concepts are integrated into
OF The writer’s own insights. The
KNOWLEDGE writer provides concluding
remarks that show analysis
and synthesis of ideas.
The topic is focused narrowly
enough for the scope of this
TOPIC FOCUS assignment. A thesis
statement provides direction
for the paper, either by
statement of a position or
hypothesis.
In-depth discussion &
elaboration in all sections of
DEPTH OF the paper.
DISCUSSION
Ties together information from
all sources. Paper flows from
one issue to the next without
the need for headings.
Author's writing demonstrates
COHESIVENESS an understanding of the
relationship among material
obtained from all sources.
SPELLING & No spelling &/or grammar
mistakes.
GRAMMAR
More than 5 current sources,
of which at least 3 are peer
review journal articles or
scholarly books. Sources
include both general
background sources and
specialized sources. Special
SOURCES interest sources and popular
literature are acknowledged
as such if they are cited. All
web sites utilized are
authoritative.
CITATIONS Cites all data obtained from
other sources. APA citation
style is used in both text and
bibliography.
PROFICIENT APPRENTICE NOVICE SCORE
(3-4) (2) (1)
The paper demonstrates The paper demonstrates The paper does not
that the author, for the that the author, to a demonstrate that the author
most part, understands certain extent, has fully understood and
and has applied concepts understands and has applied concepts learned in
learned in the course. applied concepts learned the course.
Some of the conclusions, in the course.
however, are not
supported in the body of
the paper.
The topic is focused but The topic is too broad for The topic is not clearly
lacks direction. The paper the scope of this defined.
is about a specific topic assignment.
but the writer has not
established a position.
In-depth discussion & The writer has omitted Cursory discussion in all
elaboration in most pertinent content or the sections of the paper or
sections of the paper. content runs-on brief discussion in only a
excessively. Quotations few sections.
from others outweigh the
writer’s own ideas
excessively.
For the most part, ties Sometimes ties together Does not tie together
together information from information from all information. Paper does not
all sources. Paper flows sources. Paper does not flow and appears to be
with only some flow - disjointedness is created from disparate
disjointedness. Author's apparent. Author's writing issues. Headings are
writing demonstrates an does not demonstrate an necessary to link concepts.
understanding of the understanding of the Writing does not
relationship among relationship among demonstrate understanding
material obtained from all material obtained from all any relationships
sources. sources.
Minimal spelling &/or Noticeable spelling & Unacceptable number of
grammar mistakes. grammar mistakes. spelling and/or
grammar mistakes.
5 current sources, of Fewer than 5 current Fewer than 5 current
which at least 2 are peer- sources, or fewer than 2 sources, or fewer than 2 of
review journal articles or of 5 are peer reviewed 5 are peer-reviewed journal
scholarly books. All web journal articles or articles or scholarly books.
sites utilized are scholarly books. All web Not all web sites utilized
authoritative. sites utilized are credible. are credible, and/or
sources are not current.
Cites most data obtained Cites some data obtained Citation
from other sources. APA from other sources. style is either inconsistent
citation style is used in or
both incorrect.
 text and bibliography. Does not cite sources.

TOTAL SCORE __/35

Adapted from: Whalen, S. “Rubric from Contemporary Health Issues Research Paper”

http://academics.adelphi.edu/edu/hpe/healthstudies/whalen/HED601_r2.shtml