In support of MTB-MLE, in 2013, DepEd issued DO #28, s. 2013—Additional Guidelines to DepEd Order No. 16, s. 2012 (Guidelines on the Implementation of the Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education MTB-MLE). Reality dictates that learners learn best when they are able to understand and express in the language they grew up speaking from childhood. Thus, they are able to build a strong scaffold in terms of comprehension, construction, and communication. Moreover, research stresses that children with a solid foundation in the language they grew up speaking or their mother tongue develop stronger literacy abilities in the school language. III. ABSTRACT In groups of three, you need to answer the questions listed below. You are encouraged to research and cite credible sources in answering each question. 1. What is acquisition? 2. How is language acquisition different from language learning? 3. How do children learn their first language? 4. What is second language acquisition? 5. Is language acquisition true for all children? Prepare to share your answers to the class. Language is the basis of all communication and the primary instrument of thought.Thinking, learning, and language are interrelated. Language is governed by rules and systems (language conventions) which are used to explore and communicate meaning. It defines culture which is essential in understanding oneself (personal identity), forming interpersonal relationships (socialization), extending experiences, reflecting on thought and action, and contributing to a better society. Language, therefore, is central to the peoples'intellectual, social, and emotional development and has an essential role in all key learning areas (English Curriculum Framework: Australia, 1998). Language is the foundation of all human relationships. All human relation ships are established on the ability of people to communicate effectively with each other. Thoughts, values, and understandings are developed and expressed through language. This process allows students to understand better the world in which they live and contribute to the development of their personal perspectives of the global community. Therefore, proficiency in the language enables people to access, process, and assess information, to engage with the wider and more diverse communities, and to learn about the role of language in their own lives, and in their own and other cultures (Malone, 2006). 4
Content and Pedagogy for the Mother Tongue
