DO 55, s. 2015 – Utilization of Language Mapping Data for Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) Program Implementation

December 8, 2015
DO 55, s. 2015
Utilization of Language Mapping Data for Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) Program Implementation

To:     Undersecretaries
Assistant Secretaries
Bureau Directors
Directors of Services, Centers and Heads of Units
Regional Secretary, ARMM
Regional Directors
Schools Division Superintendents
Heads, Public Elementary and Secondary Schools

  1. In support of the implementation of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE), the Department of Education (DepEd) issues the enclosed Policy on the Utilization of Language Mapping Data to inform policy-making, planning, and programming for MTB-MLE across all DepEd levels.
  2. With the invaluable assistance from and collaboration of all levels in DepEd, data gathered from language mapping shall be the bases for the production of new teaching and learning materials, capacity building of teaching and non-teaching personnel, and the development of  a culturally responsive MTB-MLE strategy for all learners.  This Policy aims to strengthen MTB-MLE implementation by establishing the processes for generating, disseminating, and using language mapping data.
  3. For more information and inquiries, all concerned may contact the Director IV, Bureau of Elementary Education (BEE), 2nd Floor, Bonifacio Building, Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City either at telephone nos. (02) 687-2948 and (02) 637-4347 or through email addresses: beedirector4@yahoo.com or rosevillaneza@yahoo.com.
  4. Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed.

(Sgd.) BR. ARMIN A. LUISTRO FSC
Secretary

Encls.: As stated

Reference: DepEd Order: No. 16, s. 2012

To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects:
DATA
LEARNERS
POLICY
PROGRAMS
SCHOOLS

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