MTB-MLE

education in several languages based on the Mother

Tongue.

3 languages
 L1 - mother tongue/ first language.
 L2 – second language.
 L3 – third language.

DepEd (2014) – there are 19 major local languages as

medium of instruction from kinder up to grade 3 under
the MTB-MLE.
DepEd (2014) – there are 19 major local languages as medium of
instruction from kinder up to grade 3 under the MTB-MLE.

12 languages are used by the MTB- MLE:

 Tagalog, Kapampangan, Pangasinense, Iloko, Bikol, Cebuano,
Hiligaynon, Waray, Tausug, Maguindanaoan, Maranao, and
Chavacano.

(2013-2014) 7 more major languages were added.

Ybanag- Tuguegarao City, Cagayan and Isabela.
 Ivatan – Batanes Group
 Sambal – Zambales
 Aklanon –Aklan,Capiz
 Kinaray-a – Capiz,Aklan
 Yakan – ARMM, Surigaonon covering Surigao City & provinces.
What is meant by MTB- MLE?
Sec. 4 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A.
10533(Enhance Basic Education Act of 2013) – “the language/
languages first learned by a child, w/c he/she identifies with,
identified as a native language user by others, w/c he/she knows
best, or usesmost.”

Lifelong learning- learning that is pursued throughout life…

Communicative competence – the other end goal and it means the

ability of the learner to understand and used language appropriately
to communicate in authenticsituations.
in MTB- MLE , it includes two or more than two languages.
 END GOALSOFMTB - MLE

COGNITIVE
DEVELOPMENT

LIFE-LONG-
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT LEARNING
COMMUNICATIVE
COMPETENCE

SECONDLANGUAGEDEVELOPMENT
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 variousforms
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 connectto his/her very own cultural
heritage and so is expected to develop appreciation for the same
and take pride in it.
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.”
 K Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3

Demonstrates basic Demonstrates basic Demonstrates basic

Skill in phonological communication skills communication skills communication skills
and phonemic in talking about in talking about a in talking about a
awareness, alphabet familiar topics using variety of topics variety of topics
knowledge, sound simple words. using developing using expanding
letter vocabulary. vocabulary.
correspondences,
decoding, vocabulary
and comprehension
as they listen and
respond to avariety
of texts in the
Mother Tongue.
Guiding principles for teaching and learning
in MTB – MLE

1.Effective language learning

proceeds from the knownto
unknown.
2.active process
3. accuracy and fluency
4. second language
Macroskill Focus on Meaning Focus on Accuracy
Listening Listen in order to understand, Recognize and distinguish
think critically & respond sounds; recognize parts of
creatively words.
Speaking Speak with understanding to Use correct vocabulary,
communicate knowledge, ideas, pronunciation, grammar
& experiences.

Reading Read with understanding to Decode by recognizing parts of

apply, analyze, evaluate & to words & sentences
create knowledge
Writing Write to communicate Form letters properly & neatly;
knowledge, ideas, experiences, spell words accurately; use
goals correct grammar

Viewing View in order to understand, Recognize & distinguish print &

think critically, respond creativity non- print materials and be
able to critic the materials
objectively
 2 Kinds of Transition in the 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 yearsor
more.
 Progression Plan For Teaching Three Languages
K1 K2 Gr 1 Gr2 Gr 3 Gr 4 Gr 5 Gr 6

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By:
Jardael, Celeste S. BEED- III