Exploring the Role of the Mother Tongue in Facilitating L2 Learning: A Mixed Methods Study
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: A mixed methods study, "Exploring the Role of Mother-tongue in Acquisition L2 among Elementary Students" Structured questionnaires with 16 questions and open-ended interviews were used to collect the data. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS version 16.0, while qualitative data underwent thematic analysis to identify common themes and patterns. Findings indicate that the strategic use of the mother tongue enhances students' comprehension, engagement, and overall learning experience. Using the mother tongue in classroom settings, such as peer interactions and group activities, fosters a deeper understanding and more confident use of the second language. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 16.0 was used to analyses quantitative data, and qualitative data were analyzed by thematic analysis in order to discover common themes across them. The foundational use of the mother tongue in L2 education is rich with value and only serves to enrich learning, understanding, styleimulation. By combining the best of both L1 and L2, educators are able to create a learning situation that is more inclusive than exclusive and greatly supports our students in their language development as well as academic achievement.
Source: REMITTANCES REVIEW
Author: Shumaila, Shoukat
Institution: Superior University
Language: English
Subfield: Language and Linguistics
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W6911930206
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