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

    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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education promotes only one language.

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

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

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

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

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

    What year was MTB-MLE institutionalized in the Philippines?

    <p>2009</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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</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?

    <p>Department of Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Partial immersion programs teach only in the target language.

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

    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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    Name one reason for choosing a separatist educational model.

    <p>Political, religious, or cultural preservation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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</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.

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

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

    <p>Their teaching strategies and instructional materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>False</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.</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one problem associated with withdrawal programs for minority students.

    <p>They fall behind in curriculum content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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