Definitions
Define 'medium of instruction'.
the language used in teaching
What is the Bilingual Education Program (BEP)?
using English as the medium of instruction in Science and Mathematics, and Filipino in all the other subjects
It enhances learning and achieve quality education as mandated by the ___ Constitution.
1987
It is the process of shifting from one linguistic code to another.
code switching
TRUE OR FALSE : Tagalog is the official national language of the Philippines.
FALSE; the official national language of the Philippines is Filipino
Differentiate the two definitions of 'bilingual'.
bilingual (noun) : a person fluent in two languages
bilingual (adjective) : the ability to speak two languages fluently
What is the Department Order for the Bilingual Education Policy of 1974?
Dept. Order No. 25, s. 1974
TRUE or FALSE: We feel a sense of belongingness because we share identity as Filipinos.
TRUE
It is one of the pros of bilingual education that goes beyond language acquisition and cultivates a deep appreciation for different cultures.
enhanced cultural awareness
It is a teaching strategy that aims to teach both languages.
Dual Language Instruction
Define bilingual education.
any educational system utilising two (or more) languages as medium of instruction
List three subjects each taught mainly in Filipino and English.
FILIPINO : Sibika or Araling Panlipunan; MAPEH; Home Economics; EsP
ENGLISH : Science; Mathematics; TLE; ICT
It is the goal of the bilingual policy that seeks to foster our national identity.
the development of Filipino as linguistic symbol of national unity and identity
It occurs when a speaker or writer fails to follow the rules of grammar.
grammar issue
What stage of development does language confusion usually occurs?
Initial Stage
When and which language family was Tagalog developed from?
around 4,000 years ago; from Proto-Austronesian language family
What is entailed in the Bilingual Education Policies of 1974 and 1987?
to implement both English and Filipino as the media of instruction in specific subjects; to achieve competency in using English and Filipino at a national level
It promotes using both languages in reading and writing.
the propagation of Filipino as a language of literacy
What do we call the confusion in vocabulary and grammar that leads to misuse and misunderstanding of two languages?
grammatical error
Give 4 ways on how to implement language development in the classroom.
Differentiate the transitional and maintenance bilingual education models.
transitional / early exit : students enter school using their native language, and then quickly switch to speaking only the school language
maintenance : students enter school using their native language, and then have the school language be used in some school subjects
Why was the Bilingual Education Policy of 1987 implemented?
as an improved version of the 1974 policy to address the problems encountered then
The goal of bilingual policy that uses Filipino as a medium for academic and intellectual pursuits, promoting its use in research, education, and cultural exchange.
the cultivation and elaboration of Filipino as a language of scholarly discourse
How does bilingual differ from monolingual in terms of cognitive advantages?
bilingual individuals have more advantage in cognitive flexibility and are better problem solvers
Give five commonly used Spanish loanwords and their definitions.
[subjective answers]