...the purpose, significance of the study, scope and limitation and definition of terms. Introduction of the Study For more than 400 years, the Philippine educational system has been in constant change. From the show- and- tell method of our ancestors to today’s information age, schools have been adapting to the needs of the times. Likewise, since the formal introduction of free education during the American occupation to the recent Secondary Education Curriculum (SEC), the integral parts of our curricula have always been tailored to the needs of students (2010). In these changes, subject area content, teaching methodology and approaches, and instructional materials preparation are at the helm of constant revisions. Iringan as cited by Concepcion (2010) states, “to help the students cope with the rapid changes to understand and to succeed in the workplace we must design a curriculum oriental for tomorrow”. Curriculum Development is a monumental task. In a politically active community it’s like treading water in a hurricane while wearing concrete boots. In the present education scene, political action is the vogue; from outright lobbying to incidental persuasion, a school district’s curriculum is politically manipulated. Curriculum workers must learn how to function adroitly in such a political atmosphere (Hough, 1978). Philippine Education system revealed that a great deal was desired as the quality of education was concerned. There was a need for students to develop higher...
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...as "Bekimon" and "gay lingo") is an argot or cant slang derived from Englog (Tagalog-English code-switching) and used by a number of homosexuals in the Philippines.[1] Description Swardspeak uses elements from Tagalog, English, Spanish, and some from Japanese, as well as celebrities' names and trademark brands, giving them new meanings in different contexts.[2] It is largely localized within gay communities, making use of words derived from the local languages or dialects, including Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Waray, and Bicolano. Usage A defining trait of swardspeak slang is that it immediately identifies the speaker as homosexual, making it easy for people of that orientation to recognize each other. This creates an exclusive group among its speakers and helps them resist cultural assimilation. More recently, though, even non-members of the gay community use this way of speaking, particularly heterosexual members of industries dominated by gays, such as the fashion and film industries. By using swardspeak, Filipino gays are able to resist the dominant culture of their area and create a space of their own.[3] The language is constantly changing, with old phrases becoming obsolete and new phrases frequently entering everyday usage, reflecting changes in their culture and also maintaining exclusivity. The dynamic nature of the language refuses to cement itself in a single culture and allows for more freedom of expression among its speakers. Words and phrases can be created to react to...
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...to high school students. English is one of the fundamental subjects in high school. Since the English language is also considered as the business language, it is important to learn it. Thus, teaching language is as challenging as it could be nowadays. With the evolution of education, visual aids have been created and they have paved the way to better learning. Using visual aids enables students to learn more, to maximize learning and to enjoy learning. Views regarding the importance of visual aids vary. Many have different views and opinions regarding visual aids. Thus, to shed light regarding the commonly used visual aids, its effect to English teaching and the problems perceived by the students, a research is made. II. Statement of the Problem This study looked into the use of visual aids in English teaching and its effects to the learning of high school students. Specifically, this study sought to answer the following problems: 1. Is the use of visual aids effective in student learning? 2. What are the common visual aids used in English teaching? 3. What are the problems encountered by the students regarding the use of the visual aids? III. Result The following are major findings of the study: 1. Yes, the use of visual aids in English teaching is effective. 2. The commonly used instructional material in language teaching is chalk board. 3. The problems encountered by the students are unavailable visual aids,...
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...about the introduction of the jejemon language that covers the definition of the different basic terms related to jejemon and historical background of the jejemon language, the significance of the study that states why and to whom this study is beneficial, the statement of purpose that identifies the objectives of this research study, the statement of the problem that consists of the problems that this study is covering to answer and the scope and limitation that enumerates the extent of this research study. A. Introduction Language is very important in our life. It is used to express our thoughts and ideas to communicate with others. In this modern era, language changes constantly. The language that we use today is getting wider and wider. Nowadays, we use technology like cellphones and computers to convey our messages and through these, people are learning on how to cope up and change the way they convey their thoughts and ideas in different forms. Indeed, English proficiency is one of the important things that we need to practice. The proper usage of both Filipino and English language is one of the important aspects of Philippine education. Correct grammar, syntax and pronunciation are the main concerns of improving our language proficiency to maintain an effective communication locally and internationally, but due to the continuous development of language, the emergence of Jejemon words became a phenomenon in the Philippines especially on its online breakthrough...
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...Abra Valley Colleges Bangued, Abra Research Paper Submitted to : G. Marquez “ The Effects of Jejemon Phenomenon in Language Proficiency ” Marso 20, 2013 DEDICATION This Research Paper is lovingly dedicated to our respective parents who have been our constant source of inspiration. They have given us the drive and discipline to tackle any task with enthusiasm and determination. Without their love and support this project would not have been made possible. Researchers ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Apart from the efforts of our self, the success of any project depends largely on the encouragement and guidelines of many others. We take this opportunity to express our gratitude to the people who have been instrumental in the successful of this project. We would like to show our greatest appreciation to Sir, Marquez, we can't say thank you enough for his tremendous support and help. We feel motivated and encouraged every time we attend his meeting. Without his encouragement and guidance this project would not have materialized. To God the father of all, we are thankful for the strength that keeps us standing and for the hope that keeps us believing that this study would be possible and more interesting. To our group mates who willingly helped us gather the necessary data and information needed for this study, we thank you. And lastly, we wanted to thank our families who inspired, encouraged and fully supported...
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...My Reaction Paper On The Interrelationship Of Language and Culture What is Language? What is Culture? How are language and culture interrelated? Language as one element of culture has a very important role in human life. Language allows a person communicating with others in meeting their needs. Thus, it can be said is the main function of language as a communication tool. This does not mean that the language has only one function. Another function is as a tool to express self-expression, a tool to make integration and social adaptation, as well as a tool to hold social control. (Keraf, 1980: 3) Culture is the whole communication system that binds and allows operation of a set of people called the public. Thus culture can be defined as a "system of rules of communication and interaction that allows a society occurs, preserved, and preserved" Culture that gives meaning to all business and human movements. (Nababan, 1984: 49) The verbal expression of culture is language as culture is the idea, custom and beliefs of a community with a distinct language that includes semantics which is everything that the speakers in a certain community can think about and every way they do things. In other words, every community with different culture has a different language. Although language and culture are not inseparable basically, it is easy to understand language has a specific culture's method of expressing ideas. Verbal language which can also be via signs and symbols or via hand...
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...Term Paper (Pamanahong Papel) Ipinasa nina: * Renerie Claire R. Nieva * Rocher Ann M. Enriquez Ipinasa kay: Gng. Miracle C. Montes I. Pamagat Impluwensya ng Banyaga sa ating Wika II. Suliranin Ano ang naging impluwensya ng mga banyaga sa ating wika? III. Panimula Sa paglipas ng maraming panahon, hindi natin namamalayan na malaki na ang impluwensya sa atin ng ibang mga bansa pagdating sa wika. Karamihan sa ating salita ngayon ay galling sa mga banyagang nanakop sa ating bansa kung saan sila ay nag-iwan ng malaking bahagi ng kanilang pagiging banyaga. Dahil sa malaki ang nagging kontribusyon ng mga wika ng banyaga sa atin, ito ay nagdulot ng malaking epekto sa ating kasaysayan at kultura. IV. Mga Layunin * Malaman kung saan nagmula ang mga wika * Malaman kung anu-anong bansang nakaimpluwensya sa Pilipinas * Malaman ang mga salitang nakuha natin sa mga banyaga * Malaman kung paano nahaluan ng iba’t ibang salita ang Wikang Tagalog V. Kahalagahan ng Paksa Napakahalaga ang pagkakaroon ng sariling wika. Dapat malaman ng bawat Pilipino na hindi lamang sa pag-uugali at paraan ng pamumuhay tayo naimpluwensyahan ng mga banyaga kundi pati na rin sa ating wika. VI. Paraan ng Pananaliksik * Paghanap sa Internet * Pagsasarbey * Pananaliksik sa mga aklat * Paghingi ng mga opinyon VII. Katuturan ng mga Salita * Wika- isang bahagi ng pakikipagtalastasan, Kalipunan ito ng mga simbolo, tunog at mga...
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...LI TING 3. TAN YEE HANG 4. LIM CHUN JIAN 5. SELVA TAMILAN Provide your opinion the advantages and disadvantages of studying Mathematics and Science in English and whether you support its abolishment. Justify your answer. The advantage of learning Mathematics and Science in English is to trains the students in valuable skills with English language. The student can learn more English language before they enter to the workplace. English is an international language for us to communicate but badly our daily life language is not English. They used different kind of languages to communicate with everyone so English language getting lesser and lesser. We need a better strategy to improve the standard of English in the country. Students have to made efforts to speak more often in English and most of them are thinking in English, judging from the manner they phrase their questions when they seek information and help from their friends. They even need to improve their slang while speak English. The subjects should teach in English because we should support students to improve their English language more. If the government doesn’t find a way to improve our poor English in school, we will be nowhere when countries like China catch up. For example, people in China had poor command of their English. They do not speak well in English. It was not just happening and in Vietnam where the school children were already...
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...to know our language and our culture. Many foreign languages have already penetrated our country, but we as Filipinos must remain loyal in using the Filipino dialect wholeheartedly and eloquently. Most educated Filipinos who’s knowledgeable of speaking English with a good education of the Foreign Language are expected to be the one to understand and to be the voice of our fellow Filipinos with regards to what they need and to be aware of their struggles in life? how can they be of such to our fellow Filipinos’ situation if and only the well versed English speaking Filipinos are mostly in the government and are the only one to be able to understand and speak to each other? This creates the bigger problem on what we call Language Barrier. Filipino is the official language of our country. We must love and cherish our own dialect. We Filipinos may differ from all the other dialects originating from different regions of our country, it will always be Filipino language that will help us reach & understand our fellowmen from other regions and provinces. There are situations that we Filipinos, when we use English language or any foreign languages in both oral or written , instead of using it correctly and expressing the correct thought or what you want to convey , we misuse or mispronounce English words wrong which may lead to misunderstanding, misconceptions and the worst regretting of not saying it. Learn to appreciate our national language it would be...
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...ABSTRACT DELLORO, TIMOTHY DARWIN E. 2013. Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges, Panganiban Drive, Naga City. “ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF MPC STUDENTS WITH OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKER (OFW) PARENTS.” Adviser: Dr. Mariel R. Estrella Keywords: Academic Performance, students with OFW parents This study aimed to determine the academic performance of students with Overseas Filipino Worker parents along knowledge, skills and participation in school activities. Specifically, it answered the following questions: 1) What are the profile of the respondents and OFW parents? 2) What are the effects of Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) parents on students along: a) Social Aspect b) Economic Aspect c) Moral Aspect? This study used the descriptive research design to know the effects of OFW parents to students of Mariners’ Polytechnic Colleges. Thirty (30) students from the BSHRM, BSHM, and BST students were made respondents of the study. Data were subject to descriptive statistical treatment. The major findings of the study revealed that: 1) 27 or 90% were 17 to 21 years old, 19 or 63% were female, 15 or 50% were in 4th year. 29 or 86% were BSHRM, 22 or 73% has 1 to 5 no. of siblings, 25 or 83% were living with siblings, 15 or 50% were mother working abroad, 12 or 40% were 1 to 5 years no. of years or stayed abroad, 11 or 37% has 30,000Php.-40,000Php. estimated salary, 6 or 20% were in Saudi and 6 or 20% were Domestic Helper. 2) For the effects among students along a) social aspect...
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...'cross-linguistic' transfer The participants should: Display an understanding of culture, language and literacy learning in the early grades Display an understanding of Show a slide that shows the 'cross-linguistic' transfer (the transition from one language to the transferability of the next knowledge of the structure of one language to another) Show a slide that shows the Be acquainted with the domains covered for each language, distribution of domains per per quarter language area Display an understanding of Show a slide on the framework that how other content areas can shows the integration of the be integrated in a language language, literature and skills lesson (i.e. social studies, science, math, music, art, health and P.E.) 20 minutes The Domains, Standards and Competencies Present the slides that show the following: (Domains: oral language, phonological awareness, grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension) Show a sample activity/exercise that illustrates a specific domain/skill Preclaro, Par, Astilla, Santos, Razon, Principe, Zuniga, Dela Paz Display an understanding that the domains to be prioritized include: oral language, phonological awareness, grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension Display an understanding that there are domains that are covered by the MT and Filipino language areas: book and print orientation, alphabet knowledge and handwriting. ...
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...February 2015 Language Narrative The two types of languages I speak are English and Arabic. Even though Arabic is the official language in the United Arab Emirates, English is widely spoken throughout the country. There are several differences in tone and the type of grammar used in both languages. For a person who doesn’t speak Arabic, the language may be a bit intimidating and loud. The English language is bit more casual and friendlier. The Arabic language has a variety of phrases and is slightly more formal when compared to English. If I was working in the U.A.E and my boss happened to be an Emirati (local) I would try to speak in Arabic with him/her because in comparison to the English language, Arabic has a wide variety of formal phrases. This helps show more respect and dignity towards your superior. Also, since I am a local citizen who has the ability to read, write in Arabic and spoke English to another person who also is a local. I would probably come off as flashy or a person with attitude and so, it’s not wise to speak English at such occasions. English on the other hand is widely spoken with people who don’t speak Arabic. Speaking English to a non-local citizen it is just like speaking Arabic with a regular Emirati (local) and no bad impression is portrayed. The main reason for classification, is that one should know when and where which language is appropriate or accepted by a given set of audience. Even though I am fluent in both languages I prefer speaking...
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...English and Englishes in the Philippines: A World Englishes Approach to MTBMLE Isabel Pefianco Martin, Ateneo de Manila University Abstract ! In the past two years since DepEd Order 74 (series 2009) was implemented, teacher training sessions have been conducted that focussed on the development of teaching strategies and the preparation of instructional materials for teaching in multilingual settings. One area of utmost concern among basic education teachers, and often a source of anxiety to both teachers and parents, is how to approach the teaching of English using the first language (L1). This presentation hopes to address these concerns by proposing a World Englishes (WE) approach to English language teaching (ELT) in the Philippines. Introduction ! Just recently, a college freshman who interviewed me for his research paper on mother-tongue based multilingual education (MTBMLE) asked why I supported its promotion even it meant possibly losing my job as an English teacher. The question did not surprise me as it was something that I often encountered whenever teachers, especially English teachers in Metro Manila, are confronted with this unfamiliar creature that is MTBMLE. ! To many stakeholders of the English language--lawmakers, school administrators, teachers, and parents--MTBMLE is perceived as a threat. It is specifically perceived to be anti-English. These perceptions may be traced to beliefs about English that may largely be considered as...
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...the needs of the growing number of students whose primary language is not English (Gibson, 2003). While mastering other skills and content in other subject areas, there is the necessity for these learners to gain proficiency in English. Since the Philippines embraced the English language from the American colonizers, the Philippines today is the fifth largest English-speaking country in the world and second in the continent of Asia (Wikipedia). Filipinos should be proud of this because English is the “world language,” the lingua franca of the modern era. But the question is, how will the Philippine government maintain and improve the standard and the competitiveness of its people in the use of English, which is highly needed in the emerging, fast-growing local and international industries? A study made by Amamio (2000) on the attitudes of students, teachers and parents toward English and Filipino as media of instruction provided an interesting comparison. According to the result of the study, students and teachers prefer the use of English as the medium of instruction, with the teachers finding English a more comfortable language for explaining ideas and concepts. Teachers further noted that English is an “intellectualized language” and a valuable tool to source information technology. However, parents preferred Filipino because “it is the language in which they can think and express themselves” and it is the language that they understand and through which they themselves are...
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...Language and Culture There are many ways in which the phenomena of language and culture are intimately related. Both phenomena are unique to humans and have therefore been the subject of a great deal of anthropological, sociological, and even memetic study. Language, of course, is determined by culture, though the extent to which this is true is now under debate. The converse is also true to some degree: culture is determined by language - or rather, by the replicators that created both, memes. Language as Determined by Culture Early anthropologists, following the theory that words determine thought, believed that language and its structure were entirely dependent on the cultural context in which they existed. This was a logical extension of what is termed the Standard Social Science Model, which views the human mind as an indefinitely malleable structure capable of absorbing any sort of culture without constraints from genetic or neurological factors. In this vein, anthropologist Verne Ray conducted a study in the 1950's, giving color samples to different American Indian tribes and asking them to give the names of the colors. He concluded that the spectrum we see as "green", "yellow", etc. was an entirely arbitrary division, and each culture divided the spectrum separately. According to this hypothesis, the divisions seen between colors are a consequence of the language we learn, and do not correspond to divisions in the natural world. A similar hypothesis is upheld in the...
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