Jhon Lester Jacobe, Kelly Shane Lojero, Majolynne Marcos, Solito Pascual, Maebel Reyes, Ria Sharmaine Salvador, Bryan B. Echanique
ABSTRACT
The study aimed to determine elementary teachers’ extent of use of mother tongue in instruction during the Covid -19 pandemic. Mixed research approach through descriptive design and thematic analysis was used. The data were collected through an online survey with the 40 MTB-MLE teachers from the elementary schools of Baggao West District, in Baggao, Cagayan, northern Philippines during the school year 2022-2023. Results of the descriptive analysis showed that the participants used mother tongue in instruction during the Covid-19 pandemic along objectives, strategies, teaching resources, and assessment to a very great extent. Moreover, the problems and challenges encountered by the participants in using mother tongue in instruction during the Covid-19 pandemic include poor internet connectivity and unfamiliar vocabulary. Considering the study’s salient findings, the researchers designed a plan of action to enhance elementary teachers’ use of mother tongue in instruction.
Keywords: Covid-19 pandemic, mother tongue, mother-tongue-based instruction, MTB-MLE, problems and challenges
https://doi.org/10.57180/idkp4966