Abstract: The study is a qualitative research which is focused on the experiences of teachers in handling Mother Tongue Based-Multi-Lingual Education in Midsayap, North Cotabato. This research explored on the teachers’ experiences in handling MTB-MLE in terms of subject area as a medium; teaching- learning process; Teachers training and development; and preparation of Learning resources. It also described the teachers aspirations in the implementation of MTB-MLE in the basic education.
Findings revealed that all teachers encountered difficulties on the language used as medium of instruction. Teachers who are non- Ilonggo experience difficulty using the dialect or language as medium of instruction. Also, there are terminologies used in learning resources which are not common or unfamiliar. Though teachers described these experiences in terms of learning subject/area as medium of instruction a very challenging, one needs to learn or familiarize the first language or mother tongue of their learners in order to communicate with them. Teachers need to translate terminologies for the learners to understand the lesson. The teachers device mechanisms or used strategies in the conduct of the lesson. The common strategy used to address the problem is the use of translation method or code-switching. Code-switching means shifting from Ilonggo language (Hiligaynon) to Filipino language which is understood by all learners to be used in classroom especially for classes which are multi-lingual. Though teachers have been teaching in Midsayap for several years, it is not an assurance that participants are considered proficient and competent in Hiligaynon language. The teacher continuously conducted the lessons using variety of language where students can learn. As experienced, most of them have to do adopt new teaching strategy to facilitate learning.
The result implies that there is better communication process between the teachers and the learners. The used of mother tongue can be a contributory factor in learning but this can be realized only if the learners are mono-lingual.
Title: EXPERIENCES OF TEACHERS IN HANDLING MTB-MLE INSTRUCTION IN MIDSAYAP NORTH COTABATO
Author: MARILYN G. BILLONES, Ph D. and MARIVIC G. CABATBAT, MAEd
International Journal of Social Science and Humanities Research
ISSN 2348-3156 (Print), ISSN 2348-3164 (online)
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