Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025), Articles
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF MOTHER TONGUE IN EDUCATION

Articles
Published 2025-06-15
Turdiyeva Durdona
Termiz State University
Otahon Hamzayev
Academic Supervisor:
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Keywords

Mother Tongue, Education, Cognitive Development, Linguistic Diversity, Cultural Identity, Inclusive Education, NEP 2020, Language Policy, Language Preservation, Bilingual Pedagogy

Abstract

Mother tongue-based education supports children's cognitive development, cultural identity, and social inclusion. This article highlights its importance through insights from educational research and India’s NEP 2020. It also addresses implementation challenges and the need for teacher training, resources, and public awareness.

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