Home⇛International Journal of Advances in Education, Social Sciences and Innovation⇛vol. 2 no. 1 (2023)

Attitude of Local Stakeholders toward the Use of Mother Tongue in the Teaching and Learning Process

Shiela Bumanghat

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

Amid recent shifts in the country's language policy, debates have arisen over the integration of L1 learning in language education. This systematic literature review examines local stakeholders' attitudes toward using mother tongue as a pedagogical method, a topic gaining significance due to ongoing changes. By analyzing fifteen relevant studies encompassing the perception, attitude, and cognition of MTB-MLE stakeholders, this research identifies key contributing factors to these language attitudes. A repertory grid was employed to visualize relevant study details, guiding the investigation's focus. Results revealed diverse stakeholder attitudes shaped by their experiences with MTB-MLE implementation. Learners generally exhibit positive attitude toward mother tongue usage in education, while many educators and other stakeholders hold negative views. Notably, some remain undecided about the approach's benefits versus drawbacks. These findings suggest the necessity for the DepEd to employ a bottom-up strategy in policy evaluation, involving grassroots perspectives in the MTB-MLE refinement process.



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