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Key Considerations for Mother Tongue Language Teaching and Learning

Last updated 30 April 2025

These strategies are applicable for both EL and MTL instruction in preschool education. When implementing the above strategies for MTL teaching and learning, you should consider:

  • Singapore's Sociolinguistic Landscape: Recognise that EL and the three MTLs are used widely in the community

  • Increasing Use of EL: Acknowledge that many children primarily use EL and have limited exposure to MTL

  • MTL as a Living Language: Integrate MTL into the children’s daily experiences and routines, such as using MTL for greetings and interactions

  • Catering to Diverse Learners: Adapt teaching strategies and activities to meet children’s varying levels of MTL and interests

  • Active, Interactive and Authentic Learning: Engage children actively through songs, games, and dramatisations to encourage interactions with others. Connect MTL learning to children's daily experiences and real-life situations, such as visits to the supermarket or park.