THE ROLE OF MOTHER TONGUE INSTRUCTION IN PRIMARY EDUCATION

This article explores the significance of mother tongue instruction in primary education as a foundation for cognitive, linguistic, and social development. The early years of schooling are critical for forming language competence, literacy skills, and communicative abilities. Teaching the mother tongue systematically enhances students’ reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills while supporting their intellectual growth and cultural identity. The paper discusses pedagogical principles, instructional methods, challenges in classroom practice, and the importance of integrating language skills in primary education. The study concludes that effective mother tongue instruction ensures academic success and lifelong learning readiness.本文探讨了小学母语教学作为认知、语言与社会发展基石的重要意义。学龄早期是塑造语言能力、读写技能与交际能力的关键阶段。系统性开展母语教学，既能全面提升学生的读、写、说、听四项技能，又能助力其智力发展与文化身份认同。本文还探讨了小学母语教学的教学原则、实施方法、课堂实践中面临的挑战，以及整合语言技能培养的核心价值。本研究最终得出结论：高效的母语教学能够保障学生学业成功，并为其终身学习奠定坚实基础。