MLE History
MLE History
Promoting (MLE) Multilingual Education: Including the Excluded MLE refers to learning which begins in the first language/mother tongue and transitions to additional languages.
Language Issues
Child learns best when primary education is in their first language or mother tongue. Child is most comfortable learning in ones first language and begins to conceptualize rather than merely memorize formulae and codes as one does when the language is not familiar.
History
Second Iloilo Language Experiment (1961-64)
Test hypothesis that it is best to introduce only one non-native language at a time Result shows that using both English and Filipino in Grade 1 was preferable to using only one language in Grds.1 & 2 Introducing two languages as subjects in Grade 1 follows the educational psychology principle that spaced practice and review is usually more effective than concentrated practice
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Rizal Experiment: 1960-66 Purpose: identify most effective time to begin teaching English as a subject and as MOI in elem. schools in which Tagalog was the MOI in Grd. 1 Conclusions: the longer English is used as the MOI, the more proficient the pupils were in using the language little practical difference if written English will take place in Grds. 1 or 2 good IMs are important
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First Language Component-Bridging Program (FLC-BP): 1986-93 6-year pilot project in Ifugao province that used Tuwali as MOI Hypothesis: Children who acquire reading and writing skills in first language, accompanied by structured program of language arts that provides bridge to Filipino and English will be more competent in all areas of study than those who learn in the two official languages
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First Language Component-Bridging Program (FLCBP) 3 Three principles of the program: Use the childrens first language for teaching and learning in Grds. 1 and 2 Use childrens own cultural model of world to help them process information, understand concepts and form new ones Introduce new concepts and skills by building on existing knowledge structures
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Results Children who began school in first language (Tuwali) with careful bridging to two second languages, were significantly more competent in all areas of study than children who did not Use of Tuwali in bridging to Filipino is more effective than bridging to English
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Lingua Franca Project: 19992001 Defines and implements a national bridging program to develop initial literacy Lingua Franca or spoken language of region or community was used as bridge language
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Lingua Franca Project:1999-2001 Experimental groups used three lingua francae: Ilokano, Tagalog and Cebuano as MOI in Grds. 1 and 2 Control groups used English and Filipino in designated areas (bilingual policy)
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Lingua Franca Project
Results in Second Year of Implementation: Experimental groups had numerically higher mean scores in Math, Science, Sibika at Kultura and Filipino than control groups except in English due pupils exposure in English for two years Greater change shown in increased enthusiasm and self-confidence of pupils to participate in different classroom activities Parents and community support was evident in preparation of local materials and in
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Other Regional Lingua Franca or First Language Programs: 1970s- 1980s First language literacy projects in non-formal sector sponsord by Summer Institute of Linguistics (SIL)Philippines and by Translators Association of the Philippines (TAP) established in thirty Philippine languages NGO-supported Lingua Franca projects for youth and adults Variety of instructional and supplementary reading materials have been developed in lingua francae and first languages
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Lubuagan MLE Program: The First in the Philippines, 1998 to Present Goal: higher achievement, stronger English and Filipino acquisition, and lower drop out rate 3 experimental class schools implementing Mother Tongue-Based MLE approach (use of MT to teach curriculum content and to teach English and Filipino as second and third languages) compared with three control class schools implementing the bilingual policy or using Filipino and English as MOI in designated areas
History . Lubuagan MLE Program Results significant differences in the achievement levels for the different learning areas (Reading Math, English, Filipino, Makabayan) of pupils in experimental classes compared to the control groups use of the MT strengthens the acquisition of the second and third languages
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A CASE STUDY from CCIP-TEEP (CultureResponsive Curriculum for Indigenous People-Third Elem. Educ. Proj.):2003-2007
Objectives: use mother tongue as bridge language for instruction to improve pupil performance inculcate spiritual and civic values and take pride in ones culture, traditions and values
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A CASE STUDY from CCIP-TEEP 2 multigrade schools used Minanubu as MOI in Grds. 1 and 2 with subjects in Filipino and English while English and Filipino were the MOI in Grds. 3 6. Results: Pupils learning achievement show consistent and significant increases in Mean Percentage Scores in Division and National Achievement Tests. Drop-out and repetition rates also decreased.
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iii) demonstrate self-confidence and pride in one
s culture, tradition and values. 104 schools reported implementing MLE for SY 2009-2010 53 teachers from Luzon & Visayas handling classes trained in Summer 2009 at UP 8 major languages/mother tongues are being used: Ilocano, Pangasinense, Kapampangan, Tagalog, Bikol, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, WaraySamar
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DepED Policy Issuances DepED Order No. 60, s. 2008
No. 3: The use of the mother tongue as the language of instruction beginning grade 1 is now recognized as the most effective way to improve student learning and shall also serve as a strong bridge language to learn a second language better and faster. No 4: All Bureau Directors are hereby directed to provide the field offices through the regional offices successful models of language of learning that have been developed and have resulted in the students/learners higher cognitive development and faster acquisition of basic literacy.
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DepED Order No. 74, s. 2009 Institutionalizing Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education No. 2. Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education, herein referred to as MLE, is the effective use of more than two languages for literacy and instruction. Enclosure No. 1: Fundamental Requirements for a Strong MLE Enclosure No. 2: MLE Bridging Plans A & B
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Technical Support from experts: 13 Educ. Supvs. from RO and DO and EPS from BEE trained on MLE at Payapa University, Thailand Prepared STRATEGIC PLAN IN MLE by DepED and its partners, the 171 + Talaytayan Multilingual Inc., SIL, TTIs and other organizations who will also assist DepED for its implementation Gunigundo Bill on MLE in Congress
One principle of MT-based MLE is that: Students learn best when they use what they already know (knowledge and experience of their own language) to learn what is new (new facts, new
concepts, new languages).
So MLE programmes focus on helping students build a good educational foundation in their first language and a good bridge to the new language.
UNESCO, Bangkok, 2007