A SEMINAR ON

INTRODUCING MULTILINGUALISM AT ELEMENTARY LEVEL IN ODISHA : INITIATIVES SO FAR

JYOTEERMAYEE MOHARANAP.G STUDENT

RAVENSHAW UNIVERSITY, CUTTACK

MULTILINGUALISM • Multilingualism is the use of more than one

language.Rational behind introducing MLE in Odisha at

elementary level. To introduce mother tongue as the medium of instruction. To increase the literacy rate of tribal student in Odisha For giving authentic and clear understanding to tribal students

through mother tongue. For providing equitable quality education to all. For developing, constructing knowledge.

Initiatives are taken by Govt. Of Odisha to implement multilingualism

• Govt. Of India, NCERT, CIIL, and UNESCO conducted a seminar on multilingualism in 2005 at Mysore.

• From that odisha as the 1st state in India adopt multilingualism in April, 2006.

• OPEPA conducted a seminar conference at the state level based on the findings of the state conference.

• State government constitutes the SATC headed by the chief minister in July 2006, adopted in 10 languages in 8 district based on tribal people.

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• In 2006-07, the SSA incited MLE programme in 10 languages for period of five years and it is based on the principle of NCF 2005.

• Govt. Of Odisha take initiates as – DIET facilities were identified for academic support.– Teachers language resource person selected from 10

tribal communities.– The mother tongue will be the medium of instruction

for 1st five years. Odia in class-2 and English in class 3

Objectives of Multilingual Education in Odisha

• To ensure equitable quality education to tribal children.

• To develop the reading and writing skill through mother tongue.

• Develop socio-economic status through literacy.• To develop self respect self identity.• To develop national integration and democratic

spirit.

Benefits of MLE

• Enhance Childs working memory.• Multi-tasking.• More open minded and sensitive for others.• Develop s listening ability. • Bi-cultural.• Develop cognitive abilities.• Employment opportunities.• Co-operation and collaborative work.

How MLE Promotes Live Togetherness

• Through developing democratic spirit.• Improves relationships among teacher and

students. • Improves good understanding among students. • Through developing problem solving ability.• Develop the sense of sensitiveness for others.• Through developing divergent thinking. • By making open mindedness.

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