Teachers' Readiness in Mother Tongue Based Multi-lingual Education Instruction

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

With the introduction of Mother Tongue Based Multi Lingual Education specifically in Grades 1,2 and 3, it is imperative that teachers are also well prepared for the implementation of the policy. This study seeks to find out the readiness of teachers with the MTB-MLE instruction because the efficiency of instruction relies hugely on them and on how well prepared they are in doing their task.

METHODS

The study applied the descriptive method of research as it aimed to present information regarding the readiness of teachers in handling MTB-MLE instruction. The researcher used Slovins formula with the 5% margin of error and got the 20% of total population so the researcher arrived to the actual number of respondents. The researcher utilized a questionnaire as main data gathering instrument.

RESULTS

The profiles of Grade 1,2, and 3 teachers in terms of sex, age, educational attainment and length of teaching experience were determined in this study. Out of 21 respondents,100% were female. Majority of them were aged 30-39 years old and held units of Master’s degree. Also,23.8% have been in the industry for 10 years indicating their being millennial teachers capable to learn and acquire more techniques and strategies in teaching MTB-MLE. In terms of their lesson preparation and deliberation, they used the teaching guide as reference; administered pre and post-test and gave motivation to arouse the interest of learners. The unavailability of localized books written in MTB became their major problem. This scarcity would only be addressed if teachers will be resourceful and construct and motivate himself in making materials suitable for his learners.

DISCUSSIONS

The readiness of teachers in terms of phases of teaching was evidently attained. Different activities in lesson preparation, delivery of the lesson and evaluation process were often used. The instructional materials were found adequate. Interventions were proposed to address the problems met by the Grade 1,2 and 3 teachers by being resourceful and be technology-friendly through surfing the net. Parallel study maybe conducted in other schools to validate the findings of the study.