Inclusive Education and Mother Tongue: An Overview on Challenges and Benefits of Mother Tongue-based Education
Keywords:
mother tongue, English, challenges, MTB, multilingualismAbstract
This research delves into the confluence of education that embraces diversity and incorporates instruction in students' native languages within linguistically diverse communities. Against the backdrop of the National Education Policy 2020, which emphasizes mother tongue-based multilingual education, the study aims to examine the challenges and impact of adopting a linguistically inclusive methodology for educating individuals. Focusing on communities with linguistic diversity, the research seeks to reveal how mother tongue-based education can enhance inclusive practices by acknowledging the unique needs and strengths of learners from various linguistic backgrounds.
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