Language and Education in the Philippines

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How did Charles Darwin describe language?

  • An art form that requires learning, like brewing beer or baking a cake (correct)
  • An inherent ability present from birth
  • A consciously invented system for communication
  • A scientific tool for precise expression

What is the primary reason the Philippines needed to develop a national language?

  • To replace English as the language of government
  • To standardize education across all regions
  • To unite its citizens who speak various languages and dialects (correct)
  • To promote international trade and diplomacy

According to Paz, Hernandez, and Peneyra (2003), what role does language play in fulfilling human desires?

  • Language is primarily a tool for recording history and traditions.
  • Language is mainly used for artistic and creative expression.
  • Language serves as a barrier, defining different social classes.
  • Language serves as the mode of expression that helps achieve our goals. (correct)

What is the significance of the Atas Tagapagpaganap Blg. 335 serye ng 1988 in the context of language in the Philippines?

<p>It directed government agencies to take steps to use Filipino in official functions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way is the concept of lingua franca relevant to the implementation of MTB-MLE in the Philippines?

<p>It recognizes the importance of using a common language for instruction alongside the mother tongue. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a monolingual education system typically function in a country that adopts it?

<p>It uses a single language for education, commerce, and everyday communication. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does MTB-MLE aim to achieve?

<p>To promote cognitive development and strengthen socio-cultural awareness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of language acquisition, what does 'exposure' refer to?

<p>Unofficial contact with other languages (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Philippine context, what is the role of regional languages as defined by the Saligang Batas ng 1987, Artikulo XIV, Seksyon 7?

<p>They are to serve as auxiliary official languages in their respective regions and as mediums of instruction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a balanced bilingual?

<p>Someone who uses two languages interchangeably and with equal fluency. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Wikang Pambansa

Wikang magbubuklod sa mga mamamayan ng isang bansa.

Tradisyonal at popular na pagpapakahulugan ng wika

Sistema ng arbitraryong vokal-simbol na ginagamit ng mga miyembro ng isang pamayanan sa kanilang pakikipagtalastasan at pakikipag-ugnayan.

Wika

Instrumento ng komunikasyon na binubuo ng makabuluhang tunog, simbolo, at tuntunin upang makapagpahayag ng kahulugan o kaisipan.

Mga Wikang Opisyal ng Pilipinas

Filipino at Ingles.

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Unang Wika (L1)

Ang unang wika na itinuro sa isang tao.

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Bilingguwal

Taong may sapat na kakayahan sa isa sa apat na makrong kasanayang pangwika maliban sa kanyang unang wika.

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Multilingguwalismo

Bansang mayroong mahigit sa dalawang wika.

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MTB-MLE

Paggamit ng unang wika bilang wikang panturo.

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