Bilingual Education Policy in the Philippines
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What is the primary medium of instruction used in Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE)?

  • French
  • Native language (correct)
  • English
  • Filipino

Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education only benefits students academically.

False (B)

Name one objective of Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education.

Improve literacy and academic performance

The Republic Act 10533 emphasizes the use of __________ as a learning resource in the early years of education.

<p>mother tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following benefits of MTB-MLE to their corresponding categories:

<p>Improved literacy rates = Educational Benefits Cultural identity = Cultural Preservation Economic opportunities = Socio-Economic Benefits UNESCO recommendations = International Influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which section of Republic Act 10533 addresses the use of mother tongue as a learning resource?

<p>Section 4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education promotes only one language.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the DepEd Order 74, s. 2009 establish?

<p>Fundamental principles of MTB-MLE</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to an individual's ability to use two languages?

<p>Bilingualism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Diglossia refers to the use of only one language in a community.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year was the bilingual education policy mandated by the Department of Education in the Philippines?

<p>1974</p> Signup and view all the answers

The two official languages of the Philippines are _____ and _____.

<p>Filipino, English</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the language situation with its description:

<p>Diglossia and bilingualism together = Everyone in the community uses both languages Diglossia without bilingualism = One group speaks one language, another group speaks a different one Bilingualism without diglossia = Most people are bilingual without language restrictions Neither bilingualism nor diglossia = A community is forced to become monolingual</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subjects are Filipino and English mandated as the medium of instruction in schools according to the 1987 Constitution?

<p>Filipino for Filipino and Araling Panlipunan, English for Math and Science (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Mother Tongue Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE)?

<p>To consider the child's home language in education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The term 'mother tongue' refers to a person's second language.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The primary goal of the bilingual education policy is to make the nation competent in both Filipino and English.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What year was MTB-MLE institutionalized in the Philippines?

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What is the term used to describe the geographical presence of a majority and a minority language?

<p>Diglossia</p> Signup and view all the answers

MTB-MLE helps a child become _____ at school, starting with the language the child knows best.

<p>bi/multilingual</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reason mentioned for the failure of the bilingual education program (BEP)?

<p>Weak performance in Math and Science (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Mother Tongue = A person's native language learned from birth BEP = Bilingual Education Program considered ineffective MTB-MLE = Education that incorporates the child’s home language Multilingual Education = Teaching in more than one language</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym 'DepEd' stand for?

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Students are encouraged to perform their chosen song in a TikTok video lasting between 2 to 5 minutes.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of an immersion program in bilingual education?

<p>To promote fluency in the second language and academic mastery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a maintenance or heritage language program, the instruction is primarily conducted in the majority language.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for education aimed at maintaining independence from the majority language and culture?

<p>Separatist education</p> Signup and view all the answers

In an immersion program, for a program to be classified as true immersion, the target language must be used for more than ___% of the instructional time.

<p>50</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of immersion with their descriptions:

<p>Early Immersion = Starts in preschool or kindergarten Middle Immersion = Begins at around 9 years old Late Immersion = Introduced after ten years old Total Immersion = Most or all instruction in the target language</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one characteristic of a separationist educational model?

<p>It focuses on monolingual education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Partial immersion programs teach only in the target language.

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What primary challenge do pupils face during the transition to English and Filipino as the language of instruction?

<p>Difficulty in adjusting to intermediate grade lessons (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Lubuagan MLE program emphasizes immersion in Filipino and English languages from the start.

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Name one reason for choosing a separatist educational model.

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What is necessary for learners to successfully complete their education?

<p>Development of English skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Lubuagan MLE program, reading and writing are taught first in the learners' _______.

<p>mother tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following languages with their roles in the educational context:

<p>Filipino = Second language taught after mother tongue English = Language used in board exams Mother Tongue = Primary medium of instruction MTB-MLE = Approach to language learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the Lubuagan MLE program?

<p>Using the first language for comprehension of curriculum content (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Teachers in the MLE program must first learn to read and write in English before teaching their own language.

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What strategy must teachers adjust according to the medium of instruction used in MTB-MLE?

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What is the main outcome of mainstreaming/submersion with withdrawal classes?

<p>Minority students fall behind in curriculum content. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Segregationist policies allow minority language speakers access to majority language schools.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major types of transitional bilingual education?

<p>Early exit and late exit</p> Signup and view all the answers

In transitional bilingual education, the aim is to teach minority children in their _____ until they are proficient in the majority language.

<p>native language</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following education types with their descriptions:

<p>Mainstreaming/Submersion = Withdrawal for majority language lessons Segregationist = Complete division between language groups Transitional Bilingual Education = Gradual increase of majority language in instruction Mainstream with Foreign Language Teaching = Foreign language as a subject, not primary instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the 'late exit' type of transitional bilingual education?

<p>Minority students receive instruction in their native language until grade 6. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In mainstream with foreign language teaching, majority language students learn a second language as the primary instruction.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one problem associated with withdrawal programs for minority students.

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Flashcards

Bilingualism

The ability of an individual to use two languages fluently.

Diglossia

The use of two languages in a society, with each language having specific functions.

Diglossia and bilingualism together

A situation where everyone in a community speaks both the majority and minority languages.

Diglossia without bilingualism

A situation where one group of people speaks one language, while another group speaks a different language.

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Bilingualism without diglossia

A situation where most people are bilingual but language use is not restricted to specific purposes or contexts.

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Neither bilingualism nor diglossia

A community that was previously linguistically diverse, but was forced to use only one language.

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The Philippine Bilingual Education Policy (BEP)

The policy of using both English and Filipino as official languages in the Philippines.

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Official Languages of the Philippines

The official languages of the Philippines, with English used in formal settings and business, and Filipino as the national language.

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Transitional Bilingual Education

Educational approach where minority language students receive instruction in their native language until they reach a certain proficiency in the majority language, after which they transition into mainstream classes.

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Early Exit Transitional Bilingual Education

A type of Transitional Bilingual Education where students receive instruction in their native language for a shorter period, typically 2 years, before transitioning to mainstream classes.

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Late Exit Transitional Bilingual Education

A type of Transitional Bilingual Education where students receive instruction in their native language for a longer period, up to 40% of instruction in native language until grade 6, before transitioning to mainstream classes.

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Mainstreaming with Withdrawal Classes

Educational approach where minority language students are withdrawn from mainstream classes for specialized instruction in the majority language. This can be in the form of English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.

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Segregationist Bilingual Education

Educational approach where both minority and majority language students are separated entirely. Minority students attend schools where instruction is in their native language, completely segregated from majority language schools.

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Immersion Program

A type of bilingual education program where a significant portion of the curriculum is taught in the target language, allowing students to learn both language and subject matter simultaneously.

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Maintenance/Heritage Language Program

A type of bilingual education program focusing on preserving and maintaining a minority language, mainly using the native language for instruction.

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Two-Way/Dual Language Program

A type of bilingual education program that involves both the native and target languages, aiming to achieve bilingualism.

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Mainstream Bilingual Program

This refers to bilingual education programs where the majority language is used for most instruction while incorporating the minority language in specific subjects or activities.

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What is the characteristic of an Immersion program?

A type of bilingual education program where classes are conducted mostly in the target language, even subjects like Math, Science, and Social Studies.

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What is the characteristic of a Maintenance/Heritage Language program?

A type of bilingual education program where the minority language is mainly used, with some subjects taught in the majority language.

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What is a major objective of a Two-Way/Dual Language program?

This type of program focuses on achieving bilingual proficiency, aiming to make students fluent in both the native and target languages.

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What is the primary objective of a Mainstream Bilingual program?

The primary goal of this program is to integrate the minority language within the mainstream educational setting.

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What is 'mother tongue'?

Refers to a person's first language learned from birth. It's the language they are most comfortable with.

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What is MTB-MLE?

An educational approach that utilizes the student's mother tongue as a foundation for learning.

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Why was there a need for MTB-MLE?

Suggests that the current practice of using Filipino and English as mediums of instruction has not been effective, particularly for Science and Math.

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What is multilingual education?

The practice of conducting education using various languages, with a focus on respecting and valuing cultural diversity.

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What's the purpose of research in MTB-MLE?

Investigating educational practices that either support or contradict MTB-MLE.

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What is BEP?

The use of Filipino and English as the official languages in the Philippines.

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What was the purpose of institutionalizing MTB-MLE?

A policy implemented in 2009 that aimed to address the challenges of the existing bilingual education policy in the Philippines.

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What is "Sing It Your Way: A TikTok Language Showcase"?

A student-led activity where groups create short TikToks showcasing songs in different languages. It promotes creativity and language diversity.

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Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE)

Using the learner's native language as the primary medium for teaching other subjects like math or science, aiming to improve comprehension and academic performance.

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Lubuagan MLE Programme

The method of teaching Filipino and English through the learner's native language, ensuring comprehensible input for second language acquisition.

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Focus on Medium of Instruction in Lubuagan MLE

The curriculum content stays the same, but the medium of instruction leverages the learner's native language for better comprehension and mastery of the material.

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Literacy Development in Lubuagan MLE

The first language is used to build foundational reading and writing skills before transitioning to Filipino and English literacy.

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Teacher Training in Lubuagan MLE

A series of workshops designed to equip teachers with the ability to teach literacy in their own language before using it to teach other subjects.

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Oral Proficiency in Lubuagan MLE

Learners gain oral fluency in Filipino and English before moving on to reading and writing in those languages.

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Comprehensible Input in Lubuagan MLE

The use of the learner's first language as the medium of instruction to facilitate deep comprehension of curriculum content.

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Comprehensible Input

A learning approach that recognizes the importance of the learner's native language in facilitating effective acquisition of new languages and concepts.

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Improved literacy rates

Improving literacy rates by using a student's native language to enhance reading and writing skills.

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Better academic performance

Students grasp concepts more easily in their native language, leading to better academic performance.

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Preservation of linguistic diversity

Protecting and promoting the rich linguistic heritage of the Philippines through MTB-MLE.

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Cultural identity

Strengthening students' connection to their cultural roots by using their first language.

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Empowerment

Enhancing community participation and social mobility through education in the mother tongue.

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Economic opportunities

Multilingual individuals have better job prospects, leading to economic opportunities.

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UNESCO recommendations

Aligning with UNESCO's advocacy for mother tongue-based education in the Philippines.

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Study Notes

Bilingual Education and the Bilingual Education Policy (BEP) in the Philippines

  • The Philippines has two official languages: English and Filipino.
  • English is used in formal settings and business.
  • Filipino is the national language.
  • Bilingual education was established in 1974.
  • The 1987 Constitution identified Filipino as the language for instruction in Filipino subjects and Araling Panlipunan.
  • English was the Language of Instruction (LOI/MOI) for Math and Science.
  • The policy was implemented in 1974.
  • The policy was first implemented in 1974 by DECS.
  • The separate use of Filipino and English was defined as bilingual education.
  • Filipino was the medium for social studies/social sciences, music, arts, physical education, home economics, practical arts and character education.
  • English was the medium of instruction for science, mathematics, and technology subjects.

Bilingualism and Diglossia

  • Bilingualism refers to an individual's ability to use two languages.
  • Diglossia refers to using two languages at the societal level.
  • Fishman identifies four language situations where bilingualism and diglossia may exist together or independently.

Motivational Task

  • A bilingual tongue twister activity is mentioned.

Assessment Task

  • A role-play activity involving simulated community dialogues and discussions about bilingual education policy is described.
  • Students research their roles.
  • The impact of bilingual education policy on student roles is to be considered.

Typology of Bilingual Education Programs and Effective Programs in Bilingual Education

  • Objectives: Students will be able to evaluate different bilingual education programs; understand the aims of programs; and identify & compare various types of bilingual education, including the strong forms.

  • Motivational task: The Flip The Bottle Activity is described.

  • Monolingualism: The state of understanding or having the knowledge to speak or write in only one language.

  • Majority Language: The language used most commonly by a given population.

Strong Forms of Bilingual Education

  • Immersion program: Teaching subjects in the target language concurrently with the native language.

  • Maintenance/Heritage Language: Teaching with the native/heritage language, targeting bilingualism.

  • Two-Way/Dual Language: Teaching with an equal mix of languages.

  • Mainstream Bilingual: Utilizing a combination of two languages throughout a school.

Weak Forms of Bilingual Education

  • Mainstreaming/Submersion (Structured Immersion): The dominant language is the basis for all lessons.
  • Mainstreaming/Submersion with Withdrawal Classes/Sheltered English: Minority language children are withdrawn from mainstream classes to attend a class in their native language.
  • Segregationist: Separate schools for minority and majority language speakers.
  • Transitional: Students learn in their native languages until they're proficient enough in the dominant language.

Other Information

  • The study includes information about the Philippines' Bilingual Education Policy (BEP), which outlines the use of both Filipino and English in education.
  • A variety of program types (e.g., immersion, transitional) are discussed.
  • This study also examines bilingualism and diglossia concepts.
  • Key figures and policies are presented about the Bilingual Education Policy.
  • The documents detail specific learning objectives for the course modules.
  • Included assessment tasks like role-plays and activities to evaluate learning.
  • Evaluation criteria for the role-play assignments are provided.
  • Overall, the study notes are structured so that specific lesson topics cover unique insights about bilingual education and its relevant practices in different regions of the Philippines.

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This quiz explores the Bilingual Education Policy (BEP) in the Philippines, established in 1974. It covers the usage of official languages, including English and Filipino, in various educational contexts. Participants will gain insights into the implementation and impact of the policy on teaching subjects like Math, Science, and Social Studies.

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