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Mother Tongue, Filipino and English in teaching and learning
Mother Tongue, Filipino and English in teaching and learning
Mother Tongue: Used from Kindergarten to Grade 3 as the primary medium of instruction, enhancing comprehension by using the learner's first language.
Filipino: National language taught as a subject and medium of instruction starting Grade 4. It develops communication skills and strengthens national identity.
English: Introduced in Grade 1, it becomes the medium for subjects like Science and Math. It prepares students for global communication and opportunities.
Example
Example
Mother Tongue: In a Grade 2 classroom in Cebu, the teacher uses Cebuano to teach Mathematics, helping students understand basic concepts like addition and subtraction in their native language.
Filipino: In Grade 5, Araling Panlipunan is taught in Filipino, where students discuss Philippine history and culture using the national language.
English: In Grade 7, English is the medium of instruction for Science, where students learn about the solar system, improving both their subject knowledge and English proficiency.
Beginning Teachers
Use Mother Tongue, Filipino and English to facilitate teaching and learning.
Mother Tongue Introduces basic concepts in early grades for better understanding.
Filipino is used for subjects like Araling Panlipunan to enhance national identity and communication.
English becomes the medium for subjects like Science and Math in higher grades, supporting global proficiency.
Proficient Teachers
Display proficient use of Mother Tongue, Filipino and English to facilitate teaching and learning.
Mother Tongue Ensures foundational understanding by introducing concepts in a familiar language.
Filipino builds on these concepts, allowing students to articulate ideas in the national language.
English expands subject knowledge and global communication skills for international application.
Highly Proficient Teachers
Model and support colleagues in the proficient use of Mother Tongue, Filipino and English to improve teaching and learning, as well as to develop the learners’ pride of their language, heritage and culture.
To support colleagues in using Mother Tongue, Filipino, and English effectively, demonstrate lessons that integrate these languages:
Mother Tongue: Use for initial concept understanding (e.g., basic math or science concepts).
Filipino: Apply for deeper cultural or national context (e.g., local history or literature).
English: Introduce for advanced mastery and global communication (e.g., scientific research or global issues).
Distinguished Teachers
Show exemplary skills in and advocate the use of Mother Tongue, Filipino and English in teaching and learning to facilitate the learners’ language, cognitive and academic development and to foster pride of their language, heritage and culture.
To advocate the use of Mother Tongue, Filipino, and English in teaching:
Mother Tongue: Introduce foundational concepts for better understanding.
Filipino: Teach cultural content and national identity, fostering pride.
English: Use for advanced subjects and global communication, preparing students for broader opportunities.
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