What would be a typical learning style of a Filipino student?
They work better in bright lighted, cool rooms with minimal sound.
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What are the origins of the Filipinos?
Negritos, Malays, Chinese, and Arabs
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How do Filipinos greet family members and friends?
Halik, a kiss on the cheek.
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What is the language spoken in the Philippines?
Tagalog is the official language with 111 dialects. However, English is a required course in all schools. It is also common to hear Filipinos use a mixture of Tagalog and English called "Taglish" in their everyday conversations.
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What are the 5 hierarchy of needs for Filipinos?
1. Familism (belonging to a family)\
2. Reciprocation
3. Social Acceptance
4. Social Mobility
5. "Pagkabayani" (being a hero)
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What is pagmamano?
A traditional greeting in which somebody bows slightly and takes the hand of the other person and touches the back of the hand to the forehead saying "Mano po".
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What are some traditional Filipino dishes?
Traditional Filipino dishes include lumpia, adobo, pancit, dinuguan, and lechon
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How are teachers in the Philippines viewed?
Teachers are revered, not questioned and are very strict. They take an authoritarian stance.
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Who is the current president and what are his platforms?
Benigno Aquino III
against corruption
for job creation
for healthcare
for education
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How do Filipinos view education and teachers?
Education is highly valued and the teachers are highly respected.
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What is the most important religious holiday?
The Roman Catholic Celebration of Christmas
Lasting from December 16 - January 6
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What is considered a family group?
Parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and relatives by marriage.
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What is "hiya"?
confidentiality it refers to the value placed on maintaining one’s privacy and modesty.
Hiya also denotes shame on any action that would bring disgrace to their family, they try to conceal matters that would bring disgrace to their family.
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What is a difference between American education and Filipino education?
American education is not as stressful or as hard as the Philippine education, the curriculum is a lot more advanced, especially mathematics and a lot more pressure to do well.
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When conducting a parent teacher conference, who would you address your concerns with?
Both the mother and the father, Filipino marriages based on equality.
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What is the political system of the Philippines?
It occurs within an organized framework of a presidential representative and a democratic republic with the president as both the head of state and head of government with a multiparty system.
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What challenges do immigrating families face when coming to the United States?
Separation from heritage, no help from extended family, and children picking up disrespect and disobedience at school.
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How did the Spanish influence Filipino life?
The Spanish ruled in the Philippines 1571. They changed surnames and created a mixed ancestry.
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What is the major religion of the Philippines?
Roman Catholic instituted by the Spanish when they ruled.
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What would be a good way to assess a Filipino student?
Assess comprehension by return demonstration. They comprehend materials in English due to their classes in English in the Philippines but they have difficulty expressing themselves verbally.
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Why do Filipinos immigrate to the United States?
1900s for Education
1909-1930 to work on sugar plantations in Hawaii
1930-1970 work on mainland (Navy)
1972-current corrupt politicians
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What is important to remember when dealing with people of a Filipino background?
Not all Filipino Americans behave in a similar manner typical with their ethnic group.
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Does the Filipino student have a collectivist or individualistic learning style?
Collectivistic
prefer socially supportive groups similar to their family structure