Author: Mamoni Khamrai
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.70798/Bijmrd/04010041
Abstract: Language plays a crucial role in the teaching–learning process, particularly for children from indigenous and tribal communities. In West Bengal, many tribal students speak mother tongues such as Santali, Kurmali, Mundari, and Lodha, while formal schooling is mainly conducted in Bengali or English. This linguistic gap often creates learning difficulties and affects academic achievement among tribal learners. The present study examines the role of mother tongue based education in improving learning outcomes among tribal students in West Bengal. It also explores challenges related to language barriers in education and suggests strategies for promoting inclusive multilingual education for tribal communities.
Keywords: Mother Tongue Education, Tribal Students, Multilingual Education, Learning Outcomes, West Bengal.
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