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After the discussion, I realized more about the importance of the mother tongue. It can bring people together and make them feel like they belong. Also, retaining our native language fosters a sense of pride in our culture and ancestry, which improves our perception of ourselves. I also realized that learning in your mother tongue is essential to enhance other abilities like critical thinking, the ability to master a second language, and literacy. Focusing on our first language will help us understand better at school, and we will be more comfortable when learning.

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Today's discussion made me realize that language is important. I learned that through a child's environment, they can adapt the language used by people that surrounds them and it is called "language acquisition" Moreover, it is part of their language development wherein a child can improve their communication skills through observing. This discussion enlightened me how the language acquisition works. And this can really help us for our future, not because we are future educators but some of us can be a future mother someday.

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AYAPANA, KRIS EDRIELLE D.R | BSED EN 2-1N 

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AYAPANA, KRIS EDRIELLE D.R | BSED EN 2-1N 

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The ice breaker was fun and interactive enough to make us realize that we do sometimes think that we already knew about the usage of this verb or pronoun in a sentence, but the truth is we also sometimes make mistakes. My takeaway from this discussion is that construction of sentences/forming your thoughts appropriately plays a significant role in conveying a message. All of the elements in a sentence like for example the difference between who & whom, or you're & your carries its own usage and meaning. On the other hand, we have to be careful in utilizing a language as it brings culture and sensitivity to its people who own it as their mother tongue.

While growing up, we can acquire many languages as we like that depend on the environment we belong to. However, we do not have a chance to forget our mother tongue– the first language that we acquired at home. We do not have a chance to forget our mother tongue, yet there is still a chance that it might happen. For reference, my mother was not able to go back to her birthplace for more than 30 years. She can still speak some basic words, which is 'Ilonggo' but she is not able to form a straightforward message while speaking the language. In accordance with the lesson, mother tongue is a must and an essential to use in the classroom, most especially for young children to be able to understand the discussions. For this reason, I do believe that using a language that is not within the scope of their comprehension will cause a huge conflict in their understanding of a lesson; using a mother tongue while teaching will contribute to building and enhancing themselves more on that particular language.

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Giving importance to the mother tongue is what i learned last year because from what i have achieve during those years that i gave to attaining language was never been easy but by the idea of MTB-MLE had helped me a lot because this idea would help me as a learner and future teachers so i could use this for my future students on their learning a language that they desire and giving importance to our mother tongue. That's why being an literate person would help us a lot and to secure the future of the language.

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The last topic we've tackled last year was about language, the first and second language acquisition. It says there that regardless of home language, first-language acquisition is a universal process. Babies pay attention to the noises they hear, start imitating them, and eventually start speaking. While in second language acquisition, Rod Ellis' ten principles are discussed. Per principles it has different meanings and examples to give (I gave some those examples in our activity or assessment). Sadly, our professor didn't finished discussing it and honestly some of them are hard to understand for me and I know for many of my classmates too.

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CPMT (ELED 116) Lesson Takeaway 12/14/22

Another lesson with Ms. Erli was another excellent experience. Her welcoming demeanor and engaging teaching style kept me fully attentive throughout the lesson. Prior to diving into the main topic, she provided the opportunity for us to review and connect the material from her previous lesson, which helped to deepen my understanding of the subject.

Ms. Erli began the lesson by discussing the concept of Language Acquisition and differentiating it from Language Learning. She explained that Language Acquisition refers to the natural process of acquiring a language without formal instruction, while Language Learning involves actively studying and training to learn a language. Ms. Erli then went on to discuss various theories of Language Acquisition, including the Behaviorist theory, providing definitions and examples to illustrate her points. She also invited the class to participate by sharing our own experiences and stories related to each of the theories, which added an interactive element to the lesson and made it more enjoyable. Ms. Erli even showed a video featuring her nephew to demonstrate one of the stages of Language Acquisition, which was both informative and entertaining.

During the lesson, Ms. Erli moved on to the topic of Second Language Acquisition, which initially caused some confusion for me as I had thought that we were only discussing Language Acquisition. However, she expertly clarified the differences between the two concepts and proceeded to delve into the linguistic theories of Second Language Acquisition, including Chomsky's and Krashen's hypotheses, providing useful information that helped me to better understand this topic. Ms. Erli also shared Ellis' Ten Principles for the SLA (Second Language Acquisition) Classroom, which offered valuable insights on how to approach teaching and learning a second language. While it was unfortunate that the lesson was cut short and we were unable to complete the full lesson, Ms. Erli's efforts to make the material engaging and interactive were greatly appreciated.

In conclusion, I have gained a wealth of knowledge about Language Acquisition and look forward to learning more. Ms. Erli's engaging teaching style and exceptional performance as a professor have made the class a truly enriching and enjoyable experience. I and my classmates have been fortunate to have her as our instructor, and through her effective teaching methods, we have been able to retain and comprehend the material presented. Overall, the educational experience in this subject has been highly valuable and rewarding.

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Ms. Erli started the class with the students reading “conyo” words that really made us laugh because of my classmates’ way of delivering the words. We also had a short quiz about the “who” and “whom”, and even “ng” and “nang” before that. At first, I don’t know what the connection of it to our lessons is, but it dawned on me that these are important especially when it comes to studying literature. Combining 2 different languages are inevitable especially when English is the second language we have here in the Philippines. It helps us express more what we want to say to other people.

Also, my mind was blown when I thought that this type of speaking in a classroom set-up will also help students improve their vocabulary and speaking skills. Having a safe space where students can explore new things and improving themselves using language that they are comfortable to use makes more sense than forcing them to learn a language that they are not comfortable with. As a future educator, I can use this technique to engage my students in learning the English language while having fun, and not being afraid to speak the language.

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As I can recall from our two synchronous sessions, we have discussed module 3: Language acquisition. We tackled the process of language acquisition, the theories, principles, and practical methods of first and second language acquisition.

Language acquisition is a complex process that begins in early childhood and continues throughout a person's life. Children typically start to develop language skills at around the age of two or three, when they begin to learn the sounds and words of their native language.

Children learn language through a combination of listening to others speak and using their own words to communicate and this is where babbling starts and to produce their first words. As they grow and develop, they gradually learn the rules of their language, including grammar and syntax, which allow them to combine words in increasingly complex ways.

There are several theories about how children acquire language, including the innate device that Chomsky referred to as a ‘Language Acquisition Device’, which proposes that humans are born with an innate ability to learn a language that allows them to quickly and easily learn the rules and structure of any language they are exposed to, and the social-interactionist theory, which emphasizes the importance of interactions with others in language development.

The impact of exposure and experience in language acquisition is also crucial. Children who are exposed to a broad variety of words and phrases at an early age have a greater chance of developing a wider vocabulary and a more sophisticated comprehension of language. Furthermore, youngsters who are given several opportunities to practice speaking and listening to others are more likely to acquire good language abilities.

In addition to their native language, many people also learn additional languages throughout their lives. Learning a second language can have numerous benefits, including improved cognitive skills and increased job opportunities. For instance, as a student who is taking an education course, this could help me especially if I'm going to teach elementary students. The process of learning a second language is similar to the process of learning a first language, although it may be more challenging for adults who have already developed their native language skills.

Overall, the process of language acquisition is complex and multi-faceted, involving a combination of innate abilities, exposure to language, and practice. While some people may learn language more easily or quickly than others, all humans have the ability to learn and use language to communicate with others. It is a key aspect of human development and plays a crucial role in our ability to communicate and connect with others.

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The topic was interesting since we talk about how the language can be acquire. Throughout the discussion I find myself relatable to some topics we discussed. The first language acquisition, acquiring the language with unconscious mind (a baby listening to the sound then began imitating it), indeed, I do that when I was in my early stages of my life (My mother reckon that my cousin said my nickname “Joma” then I said it afterwards). After that, the theories of first language acquisition including the Behaviorist Theory in which we encounter in during elementary and high school, the Universal Grammar, that I find interesting that we have it, the language acquisition device in our brains that allows to that allows us to deduce our native language due to exposure to the language.

Furthermore, the second language acquisition with Linguistic Theories of Second Language of Acquisition; Krashen, the Five Hypotheses. It includes the Acquisition-Learning hypothesis, Monitor hypothesis, Input hypothesis, the Affective hypothesis, and the Natural Order hypothesis, these hypothesis has its own stand point of how an individual acquired the second language. I think these five hypotheses can be helpful in teaching the second language and having five of them are very helpful that we can utilize it to every single learner, because learners are unique to each other and has its own learning pace.

Overall, the discussion is interesting since most of them are new for me in which help me realize more about the language. The language is very essential in our society, so learning more about it I can teach the language to my students more effectively.

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Although acquiring a language is complex, I learned through the discussion that children acquire their native language and most of its grammar at a young age, specifically before they turn five. I also learned the difference between language acquisition and language learning. Language acquisition is unconscious, informal, and without tension, while language learning is the opposite—conscious, formal, and with tension. The different theories of language acquisition, including Behaviorist Theory, Universal Grammar and the Language Acquisition Device, and Social Interactionism, were other important topics I learned too. In the Cognitive Theories of SLA, there are two units, which are declarative knowledge and procedural knowledge. I learned that through procedural knowledge, a person could better acquire knowledge and learn skills because it involves performing the skills rather than simply communicating verbally. Rod Ellis’ 10 Principles for the Second Language Acquisition was also discussed in our meeting. Teachers can use these principles as a guide in teaching in a classroom where there are second-language learners.

As a future educator, learning and understanding all of these—especially the theories and the 10 principles—will help me in knowing what I should use and apply to effectively teach children. Additionally, I think that this will greatly help in making the teaching and learning process easier. This will also ensure that the children not only learn and gain knowledge but also be more active and engage in the discussion.

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There had been a lot of standards set for every category man can think of and that naturally includes intelligence. At present, the Filipino society has set the standard for intelligence in a peculiar manner. One is deemed to be intelligent if he or she can speak the English language correctly. The funny thing about this is English is not even the primary language in our country but Filipinos are so perfectionist when it comes to this language. On the other hand, most Filipinos fail in using their own primary language correctly and don't even bother trying to be better. A lot of Filipinos are actually tri-lingual and most Filipinos at bilingual - they have their mother tongue languages, the Filipino language, and the English language. Among the three or two languages they speak, it is the English language that they regard more highly. And because they are too focused on being good English speakers, they often take their mother-tongue language and the Filipino language for granted. There is nothing wrong with having or knowing multiple languages. The negative thing about this is that the Filipinos themselves are the ones who don't truly appreciate their language and put their native languages down. Just like what Former President Benigno Noy) Noy-noy* said, “We should become tri-lingual as a country. Learn English well and connect to the world. Learn Filipino well and connect to our country. Retain your dialect and connect to your heritage.”, we should give equal importance to all of our languages and utilize these languages to help one another and ourselves improve.

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We have discussed a lot in this session, we have talked about language acquisition and its difference from language learning. I learned that language acquisition is unconscious, informal, and used without tension while language learning is a direct opposite of it since it is conscious, formal, and used with tension. We also have talked about different theories to language acquisition like the behaviorist theory, universal grammar, and social interactionism. But for me the most important lesson I have learned in this lesson that as a future elementary educator, it is important for me to know all of these in order to plan out an effective teaching method that will ensure that every student will understand what I am teaching. I need to take account that each learner is different, and they all have their own strengths and weaknesses.

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My takeaway during the synchronous session First, I was wondering about and interested in the topic when we talked about theories. I did not expect that there was also a theory about how babies start to learn language. I learned that language acquisition is acquiring the first, native language or mother tongue, and while listening to the discussion, Ma'am Erli highlighted that language acquisition is not requiring so much to study individually and is not requiring extensive use of grammatical rules; it is just requiring to be more interesting and communicative at the same time. It seems this happens naturally, out of the need for communication, and the child is in the growing stage where they start to make sounds, bubbling, and say their first word. Along with that, I also learned about second language acquisition (SLA), which is the linguistic theory of SLA from Chomsky to Krashen. The different hypotheses are the monitor hypothesis, input hypothesis, effective filter hypothesis, and natural order hypothesis.

One topic on which I think it would be helpful for me to be an efficient and effective teacher of the young generation is Ellis' Ten Principles of the SLA Classroom: well, to sum up, part of the teacher’s job is to find ways to lower the affective filter so that students achieve a state that allows them to pay attention. The teacher makes the room psychologically and physically safe for students.

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In today's lesson, we tackled about many topics about learning language. First, Language Acquisition is informal, unstructured, and genuine said by the children. It helps the children to have a good connection and interaction to their family in a natural way of communication when the type of language they used in their home occurs. Children must not feel any tension, anxiety and fear to learn or to be informed on how speak or understand language. Parents and family members must help their toddler in a good way of learning a language.

Second, we also tackled about Behaviorist Theory defines centered the idea that all behaviors are learned through interaction with the environment. Conditioning under Behaviorist Theory has two types and one of those is Classical Conditioning it shows that it can be represented by the two stimuli that are aligned together to produced a new learned response in a person or animal. Earlier, Ma’am Erli gave an example and it represented by the dog and a meat. When the stimulus or the meat showed to the dog, what could the dog respond when it smell or sees the meat? Prolly, the dog starts to carve or droll to the meat. In addition, the other stimulus activates or caught the attention of the dog that’s why the dog noticed the meat and droll for it. This theory can actually occur or connect in teaching like what Ma’am Erli and some of my block mate said in their examples. It can be considered as much as there is a stimulus that can produced a new learned response.

Lastly, I learned about the stages in language acquisition, the Perception and production of speech sounds when it is the stage wherein the way of communication of the babies was based on what they observed and mostly this can be done by them who laugh and changed of expression based on what the people around them do. Next is Babbling, wherein the babies continue to improve their way of communicating and this classify as the early stage of language acquisition because it can be observed that the baby can talk a word or phrases that doesn’t have particular meaning at all but it is good sign that they can produced or talk phrases. Moving forward to the last stage which is First word wherein the baby speak a word that he/she practice little by little that has a various meaning of it.

In overall discussion, I learned a lot of things again about language and how a person developed his/her usage of language in communicating. It helps me to have an in-dept knowledge about various of information regarding to the topic today.

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The lesson I learned today can be incredibly helpful to me as a student taking an education course since it shows how to teach students in a way that we know they will absorb and understand what we are trying to teach.

In our discussion, I learned the distinction between language acquisition and language learning. Language acquisition refers to the process of picking up a language naturally through a child's environment; as a result, it is thought to occur unconsciously. Language learning, on the other hand, is with tension and formal. Everyone shared their personal experiences with classical conditioning throughout our discussion on the subject. According to the behaviorist theory, a stimulus can lead to a person's behavior.

I can conclude from the discussion that I can use the ideas and principles that were brought up as a means of providing elevated instruction in my potential career. I can also employ Rod Ellis's Ten Principles for Teaching Second Language to my future students and keep the class focused.

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For today's discussion about language acquisition, I learned that language development is an important part of a child's development. Based on my observation with my 3 year old niece about the three stages of language acquisition, the words that she can hear from her mom is also the words that she can say. It means that through listening is her way to produce some words to communicate. In second language acquisition, children enhanced creativity and mental flexibility. They also make sense of experiences and improve their memory.

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In today's discussion, I have learned about Language Acquisition and Language Learning, and various linguistic theories for us to become more effective teachers. Language acquisition is unconscious, informal, and without tension, while language learning is conscious, formal, and with tension. For me, the best part of the lesson is the cognitive theory, especially procedural knowledge, because I like the things that I use with specific skills and especially if I'm able to watch it in person, I can remember it better and I can easily replicate, so it's easy to teach students in case. It is also possible to improve the skills and talents that students have, because if it's a virtual discussion, it's just harder for them to understand. As a student who wants to be a teacher, it's very helpful to learn linguistic theories, so we can be more effective in teaching in the near future, but of course the mistake will never be avoided. But we, as future teachers, need to start self-criticism and correct it, because it can affect our day-to-day work. Change is inevitable, no one can stop it.

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In today's lesson, we differentiated language acquisition from language learning, where language acquisition is unconscious, informal, and without tension, while language learning is conscious, formal, and with tension. Another topic we discussed is the stages in language acquisition, which are perception and production of speech sounds, babbling, and first words. Babbling, or the second stage of language acquisition, begins at 6 months of age and is the earliest stage of speech. We also discuss different theories that can be applied in the teaching learning process and one example is the behaviorist theory, in which Ma'am Erli emphasizes that stimulus or stimuli are needed to trigger a response. We also give our own examples of this theory based on our own experiences. Ma'am Erli also shared some of her experiences as a teacher and suggested different things that can help us a future educators. Some of it is the seating arrangement, and what we could do if we caught our students talking while we are teaching. Usually teachers will scold them, but we could ask them first what they are talking about because it can be related to the topic being discussed, but if not, we can relate the topic they are talking about to the topic we are teaching.

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CARAMAT, Arabella Jaereen R. | BEED 1-1D

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CARAMAT, Arabella Jaereen R. | BEED 1-1D

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Today's discussion focused on language acquisition, how it differs from language learning, theories and methods for becoming more effective teachers, as well as other principles for good teaching.

My favorite takeaway was about cognitive theory specifically procedural knowledge. It made me realize that as future teachers, we must concentrate on how our students will absorb the topics we are teaching them no matter how easy or how hard we think the lesson is. Different students have varying levels of comprehension; some might be naturally gifted to learn something with only one explanation of the instruction, while others might require a one-on-one explanation as well as an actual sample of the instruction. This should be completely understandable because, as was previously stated, improvement should not be forced but rather be a natural process that occurs naturally.

Learning the different theories, specifically the behaviorist and the cognitive theory made me think of a lot of scenarios where I can be a better educator in the future and where aspects of teaching will I be able to provide a better and free environment for my future students.

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Learning a language does not require extensive use of grammatical rules but rather meaningful interaction. Future educators must know how to communicate with their students with caution, not just with words but also with actions, especially if they are elementary educators, because their words and actions can be misinterpreted.

Today’s discussion introduced us to language acquisition and different theories. One of the theories that we tackled is the behaviorist theory, which states that through the processes of stimulus, response, and reinforcement, all human or student behavior can be explained, including their language acquisition. Second is the universal grammar, which states that children in every language and community can learn and understand language at a very young age. In addition, the social interactionism that is done through the influence of the children’s parents and family members. Furthermore, we also discussed the stages in language acquisition: the perception and production of speech sounds, babbling, and first words.

In general, I have learned that language is a continuous learning process for all of us. It does not end just because we learned how to produce and use words. In addition, I also learned that it’s important to monitor your actions as a teacher. It’s important because through this, you can know if your teaching method is effective or if it lacks something. Knowing this can help you adjust and come up with an easier and more effective method. To become an effective teacher, we should correctly choose the approach that we will use in front of our students.

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AYSON, Machella Ysabelle O. | BEED 1 - 1D

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AYSON, Machella Ysabelle O. | BEED 1 - 1D

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Today's discussion taught me that there are theories that can and still do help educators guide their students as they learn a second language. I also learned the differences with language learning and language acquisition. Focusing with just language acquisition; there's no tension for the child to learn the language. It is unconsciously embedded in their minds as they continue to be exposed and/or introduce to the language spoken to them. It is also informal.

One of the topics made me fascinated is Ellis' 10 principles for second language acquisition. Especially the third principle, which focus on linguistic forms. It is recommended to us that the inductive method be used for this principle. Through this, it provides the students new knowledge on the topic. We were also given tips for our future demo-teaching! One of the tips is that it will be filled with impromptu so I have to be prepared for what the students do. It was amazing and sort of relieving to be given these tips since I've been kind of anxious about demo-teaching.

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During the synchronous session today, Ma'am Erli proceeded to discuss the various approaches to language acquisition. The subject that stuck out to me the most throughout her discussion of several related subtopics to our primary topic was the stages of language acquisition. Learning about these topics is very intriguing to me because I like babysitting my 10-month-old nephew. Knowing about these things will also help me nurture him as he grows, helping him with his linguistic and intellectual development. Overall, it's beneficial to have more information about seemingly unimportant things like these subjects.

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The discussion in today’s session about first and second language acquisition, along with the theories and principles that support it, is very instructional and inspiring.

Throughout the discussion regarding first language acquisition, I acknowledged how important it is to a child's early stages of growth and development, because this is the time when they begin to babble their first words and make speaking sounds. Additionally, it is the time when a child absorbs language through their environment rather than through formal instruction in language acquisition.

On the hand, in terms of second language acquisition, it is when there is active and conscious instruction and education. As a future teacher, I also learnt how necessary it is for me to understand the different theories that are tackled and select one that would enable me to teach my future students and meet their needs for learning following their learning capacity.

In the meeting, Elli's 10 Principles for the Second Language Acquisition were also discussed, and this is meaningful to me because it allowed me to be introduced to activities and programs that will help me in the future when I am planning and delivering efficient language teaching and learning programs.

In general, language acquisition starts at birth and continues throughout life. Indeed, I believed that language played a significant role in every person's life. It helps us as individuals to contribute to society in a meaningful way. Furthermore, I, as a future teacher, bear in mind that I am one of the needs that children have in their lives, and my teachings must be educational and memorable, considering that it will have an impact on their future learning as well as lives.

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Sometimes we tend to hesitate on doing or saying things we like because we're afraid to commit mistakes, which only make us put ourselves in our own bubble, making us unable to grow.

Today, I have learned that language is a solid foundation for an individual. It is a continuous learning process, especially for us, the future language educators, who'll continuously seek for deeper understanding and learning about languages. We tackled language acquisition and language learning wherein it is differentiated. Language Acquisition is untensioned, unconscious, and informal, while Language Learning is conscious, formal, and tensioned. We also discussed the different theories, which are: Behaviorist Theory, which is done through imitation, repetition, and conditioning. Wiherein the dog, meat, and ringing bell is set as example of conditioning. Second, Universal Grammar is acquired through community language and culture. Moreover, Social Interaction, which is done through interaction with family or relatives, helps the child learn about his or her FLA/SLA. Our topic also includes the stages of language acquisition, which are arranged in order of: Production of speech sounds - Babbling-  First words (wherein Ma'am Erli sets her nephew as an example).

Furthermore, second language acquisition is also discussed given the different hypotheses: monitor, input, affective filter, and natural order hypotheses. After this, the cognitive theories of SLA were also discussed through differentiating the declarative and procedural methods: gaining through verbal communication and acquiring skill gradually through performance. Next to the last topic are the sociocultural theories, wherein ZPO and KO topics are stated. Finally, the Elli's Ten Principles.

All of the topics discussed will not only help me as a student to become familiar with the SLA and FLA but will also help me to understand how to help my future students learn the different principles with different approaches.

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During our discussion earlier, it introduced us to language acquisition. It was also mentioned the different theories that would help us in understanding and teaching our future students in a more effective and easier way. These practices can be applied since an educator is someone who is knowledgeable and willing to teach learners in different methods since not every child has the same learning capacity and abilities. With this subject matter, we become more equipped and effective individuals for our learners.

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As a future educator that will become a source of information to the young learners, we must choose the words on what we are going to say that we will be implementing in the children's learning. Because what we are going to teach them is what they will adopt/absorb those. In the discussion, I've learned the different theories of different proponents about first and second language acquisition. To become effective, we must choose the right theory aligned to the child's capacity of learning.

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Today I learned about the various theories and principles of first and second language acquisition. Language acquisition requires clear communication, low anxiety situation, and meaningful interactions. Being a future educator or elementary teacher, it is important to know these theories and principles, such as the behaviorist theory, which holds that kids retain behavior that is reinforced by their instructors where stimulus, response, and reinforcement is seen. To apply these ideas and theories properly with children, a future educator must be familiar with them.

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In today's discussion, I learned how to acquire a language in different stages of life with the help of the theories provided. Language acquisition can explain human behavior. All the theories I've learned in this discussion it's all important for me as a future educator and I must apply these practices to firm the knowledge of young learners. Also, I must implement this correctly because it will serve as their foundation of knowledge.Being an educator you must know how to correct their misconception.

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Learning a language does not require the memorization of any grammatical rules in order to comprehend messages. According to the various educational theories, it is crucial for those of us who will one day become teachers to have a solid understanding of the procedures involved in instructing students because this will allow us to observe the effects of our actions as we guide their learning. One illustration of this is the behaviorist theory, which posits that learning consists of three stages: stimulation, response, and reinforcement.

Infants develop the ability to recognize speech sounds as a result of being exposed to people speaking out loud when they are young. This ability is necessary for both the perception and production of speech. Babbling is a part of it and typically starts around the age of 6 months. There is also the case of the first words having a distinct meaning of their own.

The acquisition-learning hypothesis, which necessitates a meaningful interaction in the target language through natural communication, is the most recent subject that has left an impression on me and is the one that I remember best.

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MY TAKEAWAY || Mark Joseph Argallon || BEED 1-1D

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MY TAKEAWAY || Mark Joseph Argallon || BEED 1-1D

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Mark Joseph Argallon
BEED 1-1D

Today,I learned about different theories and principles in acquiting first and second language acquisition.I learned that the theories in acquiring first language acquisition are beneficual for the children and parents as it can guide the children to learn the language at an early age.In addition to this,I also understand that as a parent or teacher,we should allign what theory is suitable to connect to a certain child because not everyone has the same pace in learning.On the other hand,I gained additional knowledge about the 10 principles.I understood that the principles are very useful for the teachers because it can also guide them to create activities that are relevant to the age and capacity of the kids.

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Even while learning English in other languages, which we might refer to as our second language, is crucial, we shouldn't forget our native tongue. Everyone should learn the fundamentals, in my opinion, because if they do they will be able to learn other languages and use it to their advantage without losing sight of their native tongue if they have a great base in their home tongue.

As a prospective teacher, the BEP greatly aids in building connections with individuals from many backgrounds and cultures. Future students should be given the opportunity to engage with other languages by us, their teachers, through serving as a bridge and supporting them. It is our responsibility to teach them how to respect the cultures and values of everyone they will encounter in the future and never tolerating such serious acts of one kid toward another.

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The MTB-MLE is one of the most noticeable parts of the K-12 program. Truly, it is something that even the younger ones who did not start education with this could be surprised and amazed at the same time. It is something that I felt when I saw some of the textbooks of my younger sibling with Filipino as its language.

Learning a second language, or mostly, English, has become a necessity especially in our generation. However, although we may have the need to learn another language, mastery on our own should not be neglected. A great example of this is the confusion of most Filipinos in the usage of ‘ng’ and ‘nang’; as I remembered when the activity about this was executed.

Letting the students begin learning in their native language is a thing that would benefit not just the learners, but also our own words. I believe that the implementation of MTB-MLE would be salient in this notion, even though it still lacks in some areas and the challenging journey it takes as some of the authorities may take it down. However, even with these obstacles, this idea would always be a reminder that learning another language should not be a way to forget our own.

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Fernando, Hanna Mae J.          BSEDEN 2-1N             

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Fernando, Hanna Mae J.          BSEDEN 2-1N             

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There are always two sides to a coin, indeed. One desires to suspend, and the other aims for expansion. Undeniably, MTB-MLE has its weaknesses; for those who have seen them, it may be the reason for their stand. The question is, is it necessary to suspend the program for its shortcomings? I mean, individuals must not neglect existing problems, of course. Instead of suspension, why not address them by first scrutinizing the roots? They must acknowledge the strengths of multilingual education just as they dwell on the opposite. To weigh stances is crucial, especially when education is at stake. Thankfully, I was able to attend a class discussing MTB-MLE thoroughly. Back then, I doubted the edge the program could provide the students. I thought what they understood would not be put into application. For me, no one can converse in a language acing tests without being able to speak. Now, I learned that there is a transition plan starting in the fourth grade, which I perceive standing effective, gradually introducing L1 and L2 as the medium of instruction in selected subjects. Therefore, expansion is the students' necessity to step forward in our quest for quality education. The program is a progress that must gain more support from the public, most importantly, the government.

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Boston, Arnee Joi Crester B. BSEDEN 2-1N

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Boston, Arnee Joi Crester B. BSEDEN 2-1N

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Although the implementation of the Bilingual Education Policy in the country has its advantages primarily the intellectualization of the National language, there are still some concepts that must be taken into consideration. For instance, in one of our Filipino courses during our freshman year, there was this topic that changed my perspective on how I view the English language. It was discussed how the Americans established a new public school system in the Philippines to teach basic education with English as the medium of instruction to save Filipinos from ignorance, or so we thought. In the lesson, it was debunked how the Western colonizers pretended to be our benevolent allies and used English as a colonizing tool to subjugate our minds to become the slaves of colonial mentality.

In connection with last week’s discussion, I realized that up to this date, the colonial mentality is still deeply rooted in us Filipinos. From English being dubbed as the more dominant language to individuals who can speak English fluently being labeled as intellectual and classified as part of the upper class, these are apparent manifestations of Filipinos being miseducated. Come to think of it, SOME parents make their kids watch Peppa Pig so they can adapt to the British accent, but they couldn’t care less about teaching their kids to say “po” and “opo” and sometimes, they even restrict them to speak any Filipino word at all. It is the sad and very concerning reality of the linguistic situation in our country.

After the BEP, another significant language policy was enacted called the Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education. As the late president Benigno Aquino III believed that we should become a tri-lingual as a country, I also have the same notion. Besides the fact that it’s cool to be multilingual like my parents who can speak Filipino, English, and Kinaray-a, in reference to the studies Ma’am Erli has told the class that MTB-MLE was found to have favorable effects on improving learning outcomes, it enables students to become multiliterate and life-long learners as well. So as a future language teacher, I will do my best to make our own languages and dialects in the Philippines not foreign to my future Filipino students.

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My take away from the discussion is that learning English is an advantage, but we must not neglect our native language. I believe that children should master the basics, because if they have a solid foundation in their mother tongue, they have the ability to acquire other languages and take that as advantage without forgetting where they came from.

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The previous discussion started with an activity about utilizing "Nang vs Ng" and "Who vs Whom," and I saw that some of my classmates have problems using our own language. It made me realize that before we begin studying other languages and striving to master them, we must first demonstrate mastery of our native language. We shall acknowledge the importance of our native language as a tool to learn a new one. It is impossible to learn a new language without first mastering our native one.

Being interested in studying different languages and cultures is not a bad thing because it is part of our development; nevertheless, becoming overly obsessed with foreign languages has negative consequences for us. As a result, those who know and can speak a variety of languages begin to feel superior, whereas others who only know one language feel inferior.

Japan and Korea, two progressive countries, decide to prioritize and support their respective languages. They did not push themselves to acquire multiple languages, and those who simply speak a limited amount of English do not experience much pressure or discrimination, yet they have managed to join the leading progressive nations in Asia.

Therefore, as a future teacher, I want my students to understand how important it is to study, preserve, and embrace our mother language. They should not lose sight of the proper use of their native language while learning a new one.

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Last week's discussion was extremely informative, interesting, and meaningful. I realized how important language is; it is an essential component of human interaction. Although all species communicate in their own ways, humans are the only ones who have mastered cognitive language communication. Language enables us to communicate our ideas, thoughts, and feelings to others.

First that I want to share is my insight about the first part of the discussion, the "conyo-ing". I can totally relate with this one because it always happens to me. There are moments that I want to say a full english sentence but I can't remember some english words. There are also times that whenever I am speaking in tagalog, I am mixing some english words in it. I think "conyo-ing" is a habit, but it can be improved over time.

Next is the part where Ms. Erli asked me if  I agree to what Philippine President Benigno Aquino III stated, that, "We should become trilingual as a country." Yes, I totatlly agree with this. Learning English, or what we call the universal language, is important because it is one of the most commonly spoken languages. This will be immensely beneficial, especially if a person wishes to work abroad, make friends outside of the country, travel to different countries, also many and typically English-speaking tourists can be found in the Philippines. On the other hand, while learning English, every Filipino should also learn and practice "Filipino language" or tagalog. As we have different dialects in the Philippines, speaking in tagalog is the best way to communicate with people from other provinces. But still, it is essential to preserve your dialect because it is a pertinent part of our culture and heritage.

There are so many things that I've learned that I cannot put into words but surely it will bring impact in my life, and someday I will be able to share it to my future students.

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Last discussion, we had a fruitful discussion as we discuss about the importance of being a Bilingual and the implementation of The Bilingual Education Policy, as it aims the achievement of being competent in speaking two languages. We also tackled the prejudices of persons who can speak two languages, as they were being bullied because of some accents and such.

As a future educator, the Bilingual Education Policy helps a lot in effectively having a connection with people of different culture and backgrounds, and as a teacher we should be the one to act as a bridge and help the students to let them connect with one another. We should be the one who will remind them about respecting each other differences, and never tolerate such hideous acts of one student to another. Being a bilingual teacher is also essential in our community to thrive in a global community and was proven tremendously beneficial to students.

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An individual's overall capabilities are not measurable by a standard in a certain time. This includes the potential of utilizing various languages. However, one cannot fully achieve this kind of goal when he/she is not rooted on his/her mother tongue. Ensuring that we have enough or more than enough knowledge about our first language will be our foundation in learning another language. Through this, background information and scaffolding are already provided for us to reach our full potential. In the 21st century, being able to speak and understand the English language offers us more opportunity in different aspects of our lives. It is visible nowadays in our country where a lot of work opportunity is offered to people who can speak in English. Furthermore, it is worthy to note that while we build ourselves to be globally competitive, we must also maximize the use of our own language to look back to our identity. Through the simultaneous use of our dialects and languages, Filipino people can hit two birds with one stone; first is to make sure that we're still grounded in our dialect/ languages and to build competencies.

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Tranquilino, Regina Kirsten R. BSED EN 2-1D

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Tranquilino, Regina Kirsten R. BSED EN 2-1D

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With last week's discussion, I think that I learned most of its ideas. For example, how English for us is very beneficial most importantly when it comes to opportunities given to us by other countries. I also understand the fact that we should nurture and showcase our language more than any other. Both have their benefits, and both have their problems and issues. A well explained example is in our education. One issue about using english in our science and math subjects results into lesser students understanding the lessons itself. On the other hand, in using our L1 which is Filipino in our IMs, confusion happens to most students because most of them lack knowledge about our own language. And speaking of knowing our own language, one question that Ma'am Erli asked us really made me think about myself for a bit. The question "Can I confidently say that I am proficient in my L1?"  To answer this, I would say no. Even the simple usage of "nang" and "ng" confuses me sometimes. As someone who is in the younger generation, it is understandable how most of us aren't proficient with our own mother tongue—understandable but that doesn't mean that it should stay that way. I think that simply knowing and being fluent in our own language is important. We know that English is important too, especially for people who want to be involved in other countries but knowing our own language is one simple way of saying that we love it.

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ANILLO, MNEMOSYNE BEATRIZ FEDES M. | BSEDEN 2-1D

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ANILLO, MNEMOSYNE BEATRIZ FEDES M. | BSEDEN 2-1D

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Learning the English language is also important but has different purpose compared to learning mother tongue is my takeaway from our previous discussion. Mother tongue plays a vital role in since it is one of the foundations in learning almost everything since we need to read and understand each detail in terms of learning. While learning English language supports the knowledge that we gain by our mother tongue and help us to be globally competitive and also, together with socialization skills, it will help us to be fit right everywhere we explore.

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In the previous discussion, my view on how a language is a vital tool that we use to express ourselves, gain knowledge and understand the essence of our being became more intensified because of new concepts and explanations that are discussed pertaining to it.  I learned that despite our diversity in various aspects of our lives, we are still connected through the roots of the language that is embedded within us. We can form various facades to show in front of others through the use of different things that this world offers to us, but we can never lie or hide our real identity no matter how much we try because our language will speak a great volume to reveal who we are.

The essence and role of language in our lives and the universal sphere can never be measured. It is what binds us as human beings, and it is the tool that we use to connect and immerse ourselves in others so that we are not alone in our journey, since as they said, "No man is an island". But despite this fact, no one can deny that most of the idealistic views that we form at the back of our minds concerning language are just as it is. The reality that we are facing right now is that those who possess a certain language that is not used in our globalized world today are being neglected, and the worst part of it all, it slowly diminishes and is nowhere to be found on the face of the earth. Alongside its value, the rich cultural heritage and knowledge that is embedded in it are also lost.

Furthermore, I also learned how language is not just a language like what other people deemed it to be. But rather, it is a means to understand those people around us on a much deeper level.  I also realized that people would not use the words or sentences that they speak using their unique language for nothing, but they use it to reveal to us a part of who they are.  And because of our previous discussions, my appreciation of the art of language grew much bigger compared to the past. I now view language in a deeper sense and it also became an awakening to me to be more cautious in using the art of language when dealing with others because whether we admit it or not, a simple word that we use carelessly and mindlessly can create a great impact on the lives of others, especially to those who are suffering in silence.

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If we were to compare the frequency with which Filipinos use English vs Filipino, the former would likely win by a wide margin. It is utilized more in casual and formal talks and educational materials. Even though I studied English in college, I hope that my fellow Filipinos would continue to speak Filipino. That which makes us who we are is encapsulated in the term "Filipino," which stands for our culture and identity. Learning the English language is good because it helps us communicate with individuals beyond our country. It opens up more doors for us domestically and internationally. Both languages should be used equally, and neither should be used as a basis for prejudice or categorization. These days, individuals are categorized into dumb and smart because of the English language. It's bad, and people should quit doing it.

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As we thrive for global competence we have to be equipped with quality and proficient education. The academe as a learning institution and the government plays a crucial role on this drive towards global competence, they are the one to implement and institute rules for the betterment of the educational system. On today’s discussion we talked about the Policy on bilingual Education wherein it highlights mostly the usage of Filipino and English as the medium for teaching and that local languages should be used only as an auxiliary - this made me realize how challenging it is for other students to learn because of the language barrier as we Filipinos are known for having native languages across the regions and that it is being taught to them on their early age that later on becomes their primary language - used on a daily basis and that constitutes to the challenges they face if English and Filipino would only be the language used for teaching. Also discussed is the Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education in the Philippine wherein Learners begin their education in the language they understand best - their mother tongue - and develop a strong foundation in their mother language before adding additional languages. On this program, I realized how fundamental it is to use our native tongue first before getting to know other languages. Comprehension can be gained if we are to use language that we are familiar to.

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First of all, I want to say how much I appreciate Ma'am's early discussion of the topics she would be teaching us. She has a very interesting style, and I can learn a lot from her.

The MTB-MLE and Bilingual Education Policy were topics of discussion at the previous discussion. In my opinion, MTB-MLE should be used instead of the Bilingual Education Policy because BEP has numerous issues that could cause kids to learn inaccurate information. Also, after the "Nang" vs. "Ng" and "Who" vs. "Whom" exercise, I noticed that, despite being in college now, I am still unsure of how to use these words correctly in a sentence. As a future educator, I need to instill these kind of stuff even though it is very simple so that, my future students will not have to make the same mistakes that I did.

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Baxter, Namiyeh Reighann V. (BSEDEN 2-1D)

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Baxter, Namiyeh Reighann V. (BSEDEN 2-1D)

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No one likes being left behind, especially when it comes to success. That is why we strive to fit in and be accepted, even if it means concealing our true selves. That, I believe, is what the Philippines is doing, and it is why English is becoming more dominant. It is for us to keep up with global standards. However, as we do so, we are gradually losing our distinct identity. When compared to countries like Japan and Korea, we are falling behind. We are failing to do what they did to achieve success, which was to embrace our own culture and use our own language. The Philippines is rich when it comes to culture and language; we have over 120 languages that are our own. We should never abandon them just to be accepted. Yes, we have to keep up, but we can do that without losing who we are. We simply need to work harder.

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First of all, I regret that I missed the class after last. But then I was able to see the recordings for doing this sharing. Based on our previous discussion, there were many thoughts Ma'am Erli shared in class. And all of them are worth listening to and using in our daily life. In relation to MTB-MLE suspension, we have a deep understanding of language use in both the medium of communication and instruction, but... I think there is discrimination.

On the other hand, I read some of my block mates talking about seatwork where they came across the use of 'ng' and 'nang'...well, I can see that they're still confused about the difference. And it's not a good thing, but thanks to the seatwork that Ma'am Erli gave, I feel refreshed.

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My takeaways from our previous discussion is that learning the English language and the importance of learning our mother tongue. I also learned how to construct sentences and use words correctly even though I'm not always sure if the grammar is correct but if you speak it, you'll see it's incorrect. As a future elementary school teacher, it is important to us to know the basic sentence structure and proper use of grammar to teach our student with correct knowledge.

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I have learned from the discussion that there are a lot of challenges in implementing the MTB-MLE. I realized that as future educators we must find ways to help in overcoming those challenges. It is our responsibility to ensure that our students will learn what they need to know. We must support their needs. If we don't take action, they will suffer. Overcoming those challenges is possible.

I agree with the view of our former president. It is not easy to achieve, but it is not impossible. Being equally proficient in English, Filipino and our mother tongue is a great feat.

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Paguio, Mary Aelyanna Gwyneth V. BSEDEN 2-1D 

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Paguio, Mary Aelyanna Gwyneth V. BSEDEN 2-1D 

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Do you think I've learned? Yes I am!
Based from the last discussion of ours, we've tackled different things that surely I've learned on.

First, in the discussion of the problems with Bilingual Education Policy, the House Bill 6125, I felt sad and disappointed about that, because of producing incorrect or appropriate IMs. Also, because of that, it gives a incorrect informations to the students that probably they will adapt with.

In addition, I've realized something new from our discussion, the uses of "nang at ng". As a student, nowadays I am using these words without knowing if its correct or not, but I am willing to learn these words properly because the discussion realized me that If I am focusing in my L2, it is important to learn and never forget also my L1. That's why today, I will be more better.

Lastly, to sump up it all, I've learned as a future educator, that I need to learn more and expand my knowledge, so that all the things that I am learning today will use tomorrow.

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Hallare, Zharlene Carmella B. (BSEDEN 2-1D)

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Hallare, Zharlene Carmella B. (BSEDEN 2-1D)

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In our previous discussion, we talked about the criticisms and problems associated with putting Bilingual Education Policy into practice, particularly the issues of social and cultural dominance which has a huge impact in the learning of a student. We can’t deny the fact that children learn effectively and faster in a language they can understand, so suspending MTB-MLE from the educational system only because of the inadequate learning materials and errors in IMs is slightly upsetting for me; it’s not the solution for the learning crisis in the Philippines. I do believe that as long as the government and developers will work with the teachers, the errors and shortage of IMs will be resolved soon.

My main takeaway from this lesson is how significant it is for the education sector as well as the government to prioritize strengthening a child’s native language first before promoting other languages. Mother tongue is a significant factor of inclusivity and high-quality education. So by implementing MTB-MLE, one’s native language will be strengthened alongside foreign languages which will increase global competence.

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"Always walking alone, always wanting for more. Like I'm still at that door longing to shine like all of you shine."

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MAMAUAG, LOUISE RYAN KURT BAUTISTA BSED EN 2-1D

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MAMAUAG, LOUISE RYAN KURT BAUTISTA BSED EN 2-1D

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Mastering a language will help a person interact with the local environment. There are two main points that are being nurtured here: linguistic ability and socialization skills. Those two are important and have to be aligned with each other as we use communication as a vital tool in our daily lives. How can we express ourselves without socializing? Some people, such as introverts, will struggle to socialize, but that does not mean they cannot express themselves. They just need to improve it. Is it wrong in the first place? No, as they are not responsible for telling everyone about their whatnots. I guarantee that they have friends with whom they are comfortable sharing their insights. Is socialization present here? Yes, it is, as they are exchanging ideas and showing who they are as human beings.

Furthermore, language is an integral part of being human. Can we communicate without using a language? Communicating without a language is impossible. One might think it is possible through nonverbal language, but based on the definition of communication, nonverbal language is still a form of communication. People like us have taken the initiative to learn how to use it properly. We should know how to value it and integrate it into our existence.

"The best in mother tongue award goes to..." A colorful day in Manila as a certain school celebrates Recognition Day, with one of the highlights being the awarding of the subject in which the student excels. Imagine being recognized as a top student in your favorite subject. I know how it feels because I went through it in elementary school. The master of ceremonies then calls the name of a native-Tagalog student, and the Ibanags, Bisayans, Warays, and Zamboangueños applaud as the student marches on stage to accept the award.

Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education, or universally known in the Philippines as MTB-MLE under Order 74, Series 2009, of the Department of Education, is the focal point of the topic. The subject has its advantages and disadvantages. As a heritage preservation advocate, I am into preserving the languages that represent the Philippines, but I am against the way the subject is being taught, especially if the government is incompetent enough to allocate budgets to include all Philippine languages. As an Ilocana, I never had the opportunity to study the language because we moved to the National Capital Region two decades ago. My family speaks Ilocano and Tagalog in our house, while I only understand the latter as I have no formal education in Ilocano. Some say it brings people together, while others, including myself, say it divides them. Why force someone to learn another language without the option of considering their own? That is the common argument that everyone will encounter on this particular topic. It is not wrong to teach indigenous languages; it is wrong to have inequality. I am into teaching the mother tongue through literature, as it would be better to do so to relate more closely to it. It is hard to teach it as a form of translation of the other subjects, as we know that some of the words in the language have no direct translation from English.

Beyond everything, we must ensure that we foster the language that we speak so that we have a profound understanding of it. If we already master it, learning something new is easier.

The GIF illustrates Mirabel in the Disney film Encanto as I relate to her. Both of us have no power—a power to speak in my native language. Regardless, we share the same traits in that we are not afraid to represent ourselves despite our differences from others.

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Since there were many realizations after the last discussion, I suppose it was one of the most anticipated sessions we had. When we previously discussed language, we believed that it was just used for communication, informational purposes, or perhaps even as a means of identity definition. However, we notice a variety of issues that have a significant impact on the people and the society behind it.

The statement made by the late president Benigno Aquino III, who believed that our nation should become trilingual, gave me this profound insight. I can say that, having understood it holistically, I somewhat concur with his observations. His advice to "learn English properly and connect to the world" is accurate given that English is regarded as a worldwide language, making it the unofficial standard for communication and instruction. There are certain nations that hire foreign workers but nevertheless insist on having a basic understanding of English rather than learning the local language. Learning English is beneficial, especially for chances outside of our own country, and it may also make us more communicatively competitive on a global scale. The next phrase reads, "Learn Filipino well and connect to our country." Since Filipino is our national language, it is essential that we learn it and become competent in it. The Philippines is a huge archipelago, and as a result of the division of the various islands and regions, numerous languages have been discovered, evolved, learned, and used for a very long time.This means that not everyone in the nation speaks Filipino. Additionally, as Filipino is our national language, knowing it and learning it by heart may support and strengthen our sense of identity as Filipino citizens. Learning Filipino also helps us embrace and appreciate our culture. The last line, "Retain your dialect and link to your past," is one of the reasons I agree with his viewpoint that our nation should become "tri-lingual." being conscious of the existence of individuals who, in spite of the existence of a standard language for communication and education, still desire to use and practice their dialect or L1. This laid the foundation for the idea that if someone prefers to use their first language, we shouldn't judge or belittle them. If we keep this in mind, we'll be able to make space for everyone who wants to speak their native tongue and connect with their ancestry. We merely need to understand them; we cannot force them do what they do not desire for themselves.

If having an expression is valid, then expressing our expression is still valid, and our ways of expressing our expression are also valid. Despite our uniqueness in terms of the language we prefer to use, we should not invalidate other people because they are just different from ours.

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Up to date, the controversies on the use of English language in the Philippine academic curriculum are still uprising. For instance, sometimes, we tend to value the English language more, and it has become a standard of knowledge in the Philippines. Those who are capable of speaking the English language are seen as "knowledgeable," and those who cannot speak English language are called inappropriate names such as "mahina", to name a few. After our discussion, I realized that somehow, English is a form of colonialism, and we do not even notice it on our own. Looking back to our class with Sir Gepila, we discussed that as we learn the language, we also tend to learn the culture associated with it. Thus, when we learn the English language, we also tend to associate ourselves in the English culture, and it can be reflected on how Filipinos often support American brands (e.g., Nike, Adidas, etc.) than local-made brands (e.g., shoes from Marikina). However, on the brighter side, the late president Benigno Aquino III's statement about learning three languages has made me realize that indeed, it gives us an edge compared to other countries. Learning three languages would give us more opportunities due to globalization, and it would allow us to keep up to other countries in terms of competence. However, I think the main thing that we should focus into as to learn how we can learn a language without forgetting the language of our own, and it is something that MTB-MLE can offer. As we dive too much into learning a foreign language, our education sector should also consider strengthening our national language. By implementing MTB-MLE in our classroom setting, we do not only promote the awareness of students on foreign language; rather, we also promote our local language and teach these languages in balance.

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We had a fruitful discussion last week about language instruction in Philippine schools. We discussed the problems and criticisms of the bilingual education policy as well as the House Bill No. 6125 proposing to put the MTB-MLE implementation on hold.

Numerous educational institutions opposed the proposed House Bill because they saw the advantages of implementing these policies. According to the Talaytayan MLE Inc., "In Mindanao, MTB-MLE is embraced by communities. People view it as a feeder to promoting a culture of peace and tolerance in areas that have seen violence and neglect for decades," they also added that children become more appreciative rather than dismissive of their ethnic and linguistic differences.

If this is so, why suspend the policy?

I used to disagree with the idea of the K–12 program's implementation. But as I got closer to the end of my senior year of high school, I realized how useful it had been in getting us prepared for college. Despite the fact that it was first implemented, we lack classrooms, teachers, and materials. But we get to adapt gradually. Likewise, there's no need to suspend the existing banner program. Instead, lawmakers should provide concrete solutions to the setbacks that we may encounter along the way. They can improve the program but not suspend it.

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Cortes, Ma. Manuela L.            (BSED EN 2-1D) 

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Cortes, Ma. Manuela L.            (BSED EN 2-1D) 

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In our most recent conversation, we discussed the value of speaking several languages, including English, as well as the necessity of never losing sight of our origins. English as our major language and other languages must be taught in harmony by future teachers. The diversity of teaching and learning, which is also important, will benefit from this, as well as successful learning. It would be desirable to have an inclusive environment in the classroom to support the proficiency of language learners.

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If MTB-MLE and Bilingual Education Policy were to be placed side by side, the MTB-MLE will be the one to shine. The Bilingual Education Policy has its problems that made it more difficult to put it in action. And with its problems and drawbacks, the solution to be made is the MTB-MLE which would make the mode of instruction easier to both the teacher and the student.

Another thing is after the activity of "Nang vs Ng" and "Who vs Whom", it made me realized that when explaining things to student are to be delivered in a language they can understand and comprehend, it will be easier for them to absorb the knowledge and they won't be able to be confused regarding the topic.

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Honestly, the main takeaway that I got from the discussion is more on the absurdity that the congress has over what would make the Philippines much more successful in utilizing L2. When in fact, they are destroying the bridge that gets us there. They are so focused on results, that they want to take any shortcuts imaginable in order to feel accomplished. Creating bills like House Bill No. 6125 that aims to suspend the implementation of the use of Mother Tongue as the medium of instructions for kindergarten to grade 3. Universities who are actually involved in education have already spoken up about the consequences of removing an already implemented provision from the Republic Act No. 105333, which is the MTB-MLE.

It makes me question about their thought process to be so selfish, and lazy as abolishing such a helpful provision for students who want to learn, but are hindered by the language barrier. The main problem here is the lack of learning materials that are needed to make MTB-MLE work. But the solution they thought of was to completely negate it altogether. We should focus on what works, and develop the methods in achieving better success. Have DepEd coordinate with CHED, universities, book companies, professional and even non-profit government organizations to create the learning materials needed by schools and educators.

Shortcuts won't get us anywhere. There are so many talented, and passionate Filipinos out there who are mistreated by the system that was supposed to bring us success. Why? Because education gives people an edge towards those who only aim to take advantage of them. Yes, it's admirable to see how Filipinos are so versatile despite all the trials and tribulations they face, but it limits our mindsets to be inferior to other countries. That we should be always under them; (pardon for the term) a slave to first world countries rather than be on par with them.

MTB-MLE is a step in the right direction, because in order to master a second language; we must first master our mother tongue.

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Today was a very educational day for me. I gained a lot of knowledge and expanded my vocabulary, particularly in proper word usage and sentence construction in both English and Filipino. First, I'm happy to notice that I can tell "Ng and nang" apart because of the "Ng at nang" seatwork from the first portion of our class discussion. I've noticed that the majority of us still struggle with certain first-language rules. Moreover, the "who vs. whom" seatwork exercise taught me to understand that just because something sounds right to us doesn't necessarily imply it is.

We also talked about the issues with the Bilingual Education Policy, and I still feel kind of let down by House Bill 6125, which suspends the MTB-MLE implementation because the proper IMs couldn't be produced, leading to wrong IMs being given to children. Simply said, in my opinion, suspending the MTB-MLE is preferable to refining and rectifying the IMs.

Last but not least, I learned that education will promote development if it begins by empowering a child's native tongue before teaching them any language. Despite having differing functions, L1 and L2 are both crucial. Both languages should be learned, used, and practiced equally.

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For this discussion, I have a deeper understanding of the language environment. On the basis of my mother tongue, I continue to accumulate and use a second language. The language environment in society is also very important, and it allows you to express better.

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"Keeping the Language alive"
I have learned a lot from our last synchronous discussion, but I realized one thing, one word that made me ponder for quite a while: Globalization. Since our subject tackled Multilingualism, the different languages that we speak in the Philippines came to my mind. After all, the languages we use can help us communicate with those around us. Then, after my train of thought stumbled around the topic, I thought of the word "Globalization" and how this has slowly been eating away our culture and killing our native language.

With the thought of using a standardized language around the world being in place, this made me realize that some people in our society might choose to study this foreign language more and look down on our native one. This has also affected our culture as Filipinos, as those who speak English fluently are considered "smart", while those who cannot are "inferior".

This thought also made me look at Japan, a country well known to be progressive. If we look at them, not everyone can speak English, and there are little to no discriminations done to those who speak it or are bad at it. Yet, despite that, they are still one of the leading countries in terms of being progressive and rich.

Another thought brought me to the language "Latin". This language is dead as no one is born using it as their native language, yet it is so rich and well-made, it might have even had more cultural backgrounds and applications if only the native-speakers were still alive.

How did this affect me? Well, as a future teacher, I realized that I must make my soon-to-be students know that, although English is a tool for Globalization (which is not a bad thing, really), we must not forget our roots. We must not forget our own language and should utilize it as much as the foreign counterpart, as this also represents our culture and our identity. It is not just an act of patriotism and nationalism, but a way of preserving what we have, keeping it well-known amongst each other in our society, and keeping the language alive.

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Language plays an important role in our lives. Through this we are able to communicate to other people by speaking or even voicing out our ideas, thoughts and opinions to certain things. Taking Language Programs and Policies in Multilingual Societies subject under Ma'am Erli helps me to understand and know more the importance and value of a language. From the discussion last December 1, it emphasizes how L1(mother tongue) takes a huge part in learning another language. I think putting the MTB-MLE subject in elementary will truly help the students to develop and enhance their learning process and progress as learners. And I know they can use this in facing another chapter or milestone in their life. Being able to speak another language aside from our mother tongue gives us more opportunities to discover more and learn a lot of things. English language for example, individuals nowadays tend to learn and use this as their language for communication because it benefits them, especially in the school, workplace and also in interacting with different foreign people. As an education student, taking English as my major, I really doubted myself if I would be able to do and pursue this knowing that I'm not that good in using this language. But with the help of Ma'am Erli, she always gives us a friendly learning environment that makes us feel that we are free to express ourselves without judgment. Giving us an engaging discussion with an interactive activity lessens the anxiety that some students feel. It somewhat helps me to cope up with this kind of uneasiness. A big thanks for those academic learnings and some real-life experiences that were shared within our online class.

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We have a very meaning discussion last week. Having Language Program and Policies in Multilingual Societies, help us-future teachers, to understand the different programs that are helpful in creating a multilingual society, on how can we teach effectively in this kind of set up, and of course, this includes the different issues and conflicts. Implementing MTB-MLE had gone through a lot, and the most challenging phase of it is the unpreparedness. It reminds me of something- the K-12 implementation. Before, I underestimate it, because I always think of why do they implement such thing if they are not prepared? Not enough materials, not enough classroom, not enough teachers. But as Ma’am Erli has mentioned, that’s how we learned, and improved. But you know what MTB-MLE program is what I long for during my elementary days, I always wonder why we are force to understand almost everything in English. But now, even though I am in college, I am still happy that this program, even though there are still issues and challenges, is striving, and aims to be better to help the education development of the learners.

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Speaking more than one language can be a curse for some people. Prejudice and discrimination against different tones, pronunciations, and overall speaking styles have serious consequences for people. I've always thought it would be ideal if I could speak not only Filipino and English, but also other dialects and languages.

As future teachers, we must inspire students to learn by exploring, investigating, discovering, and inquiring. Teachers must be extremely organized and creative. I know we are all tired from our studies and have various levels of anxiety as a result of the assessment methods used by the teachers.

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In our last discussion I learned a lot from Ma'am Erli. And before the start of the class Ma'am Erli checks each other's physical health if you are not okay or you are feeling great.

We discussed the implementation of the BEP, or Bilingual Education Policy, and addressed the issues and criticisms about the BEP that affect the Filipino people economically. I am aware that one of the characteristics of a successful person is the ability to communicate in English. It plays a significant role when applying for a job that requires an interview in order to be hired. Of course, as an interviewee, people must be fluent in English. As a future educator, I will always emphasize the importance of using our national language to my learners or students.

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In general, everything is exhausting. Attending our Thursday class, however, allows me to find some solace, especially during self-check consultations with Ma'am Erli. Being asked about how I'm feeling enables me to function better in class. We mostly tackled Bilingual Education Policy (BEP) on December 1. We shared our takes on the various experiences that bilinguals go through. It even went to the extent where we ended up discussing some norms about teachers and students. I also enjoyed the little activity where we answered interesting questions. I was wild-guessing the whole time, but it's fun getting to know new information about language. What strikes me the most is the sharing of my classmates' experiences with the languages they know. We participated by enumerating our negative and positive encounters, and I realized how being able to speak more than one language can be a curse to someone. Prejudice and discrimination against different tones, pronunciations, and overall speaking styles really affect people gravely. I've always thought that it would be the best thing if I could speak not just Filipino and English but other dialects and languages too. Only now did I realize how challenging it could be for a lot of people. It has always seemed to me that being able to converse with more than one or two languages will help individuals to reach a lot of people. It turns out that it carries hefty burden to some. Nevertheless, I still think it is an advantage to be able to speak in many dialects and language. It will be always cool for me. But what I've learned is to be always conscious about what we say or comment on other people. It's the bare minimum but this time I've realized that running a background about some things will always be helpful. Finally, I would like to see more and hear greater lessons about language policies and how it affect us and other people.

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Since I entered the school of Sintang Paaralan, PUP I have a lot of realizations that being a college student is not easy. We should be responsible enough to everything especially to our studies including the subjects that we are taking right now and one of them is the subject of Language Program and Policies in Multilingual Societies and our professor in this subject is Ma'am Erli Galano. The things that I have learned from her first, is being a good student with passion for learning that drives us to fully understand class material rather than just worry about what grades that we receive in that subject or in the course. Second, is motivation and engagement and the third, is  how to use words correctly and make sentences using the structure of English language which is subject-verb agreement and the Filipino as well. Lastly, we discussed about MTB -MLE the main point of it is the social constraints that defective English can impose as well as the richness that such English can contribute to literature. I think Mother-tongue language is important because it is the key factor for inclusion and quality learning and it also improves learning outcomes and academic performance. This is crucial especially in primary school to avoid knowledge gaps and increase the speed of learning and comprehension. I learned that through teaching about Mother-tongue language for the children they will be able to gain lifelong learning if understanding is achieved and communicative competence. Its standards revolves around the fluency and literacy of the learners in using Mother-tongue language and be able to apply in orally in written form or in visual aspects.

We as future teachers need to motivate students with learning, exploring, investigating, discovering and inquiring. Together you will be learning and teaching. As teachers, you need to be very organized and creative. I know we all feel tired because of our studies and different of anxiety that we feel because of assessment method given by the teachers but for our future and dreams in life, we have to fight for it.One thing that I have learned from my professors is don't stop learning of curiosity because I believe learning is a lifelong process which helps us to develop our leadership skills into fostering learning in other individuals by encouraging them to do the same.

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One thing I've learned in our discussion is how significant it is to have our mother-tongue be learned. As what studies says, being literate to my first language creates a path to easily learn bilingualism and develop competencies. Back then, I underestimated MTB-MLE since I felt that my teacher didn't paid much attention to this subject. I neglected it, seeing many studies and supports from different universities and organizations made me realize how important the teacher's role in supporting the student's language learning and also how big change will come if the government and DEPED will implement more expansion to the MTB-MLE. Protect MTB-MLE at all cost, for the future of our language, for the best of our nation.

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MOLINA, Vetrudz Noel A.                         (BSEDEN 2-1D)

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MOLINA, Vetrudz Noel A.                         (BSEDEN 2-1D)

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In our previous discussion, I could say that I have learned a lot. Thanks to our professor Erli for helping us expand our knowledge regarding her course or subject. As I was saying, in our previous discussion, we discussed the implementation of BEP or Bilingual Education Policy, wherein we tackled the problems and criticism about BEP that affects Filipino people economically.

As we all know, in the Philippines, we Filipino people usually use our main language, which is Filipino in our daily lives because this is our national language and identity. However, as we are being influenced by other countries, we Filipinos were being forced to use another language which English as our second language for us to easily find some jobs, communicate, etc. to the point that we frequently forget the significance of using our main language. I know that one of the factors of being a successful person is having the skills to communicate in the use of the English language to other people, wherein helps them to build a relationship, trade markets, export, and import, etc. to their business or company partner around the world. Moreover, it helps them to easily find a job that pays a large amount of money. Lastly, it has a huge role when it comes to applying for a job that needs an interview for them to be hired. Of course, as an interviewee, people need to speak English fluently.

Because of this, I could say that I am quite sad for some hardworking Filipino people who are not given a chance or opportunity to express or prove themselves in the workplace they want to pursue, hence, they are included in the increasing number of unemployed people in the country. This kind of situation clearly evokes how people give importance and emphasis to our second language which is English rather than to our main language which is Filipino as a tool, requirement, etc. in finding jobs. However, as a Filipino, I believe that Filipino people could still find a lot of ways for them to have a decent job even though they are not fluent in speaking the second language which is English. I also believe that speaking other languages would never be the reason for not achieving someone’s goal and want in life.

As a future educator, I will always teach my learners or students what is the importance of using our national language to inculcate in them that even though we have 2 official languages, we must still learn or study deeper our national language more. <333

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I want to express how I learned today using the GIF above. Today I learned a lot and expanded my knowledge of language, particularly how to use words correctly and build sentences in both English and Filipino. We are all aware that this lesson is covered in elementary school and is one of the fundamental concepts that students need to understand in order to build their own sentences. I came to the realization that although though we believed the sentences and words we used when reading and speaking were proper, I learned today that our use of words, punctuation, and capitalization was not always appropriate. As a result, I would like to study more so that I can become proficient in our mother tongue in order to demonstrate my appreciation for our own language. I am also aware that we Filipinos are unable to use our own language properly. In my opinion, as a future educator, it is our responsibility to double-check the language we employ and the method in which our sentences are put together, particularly when speaking with our prospective students.

I also discovered that when building sentences, capitalization, word choice, conjunctions, and punctuation should all be utilized with greater caution because they have the potential to change the meaning of a phrase and the message we want to convey. Additionally, I came to the conclusion that using examples when teaching is really helpful in all subjects, not only the ones we currently cover. In the event that our students encounter a situation like the one we used as an example, they will be able to recall the lessons we taught them.

As a result of our great and highly knowledgeable instructor, I have learned a great deal about language. I am wanting to gain more knowledge about mother-tongue because I am aware that doing so will help me if I ever find myself having to teach my future students. I'm certain that working together more and supporting one another in being effective can be a terrific way to learn and use that knowledge in various situations, especially in the future. We will be able to form powerful ties if we are able to speak what is on our minds in order to express ourselves, much like with language.

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The Nang and Ng seatwork hit me so hard. I mean, these are the words that I use every day, and still, there is a possibility of me misusing it. What I am saying here is that I am a student. I can educate myself on how to use these words properly. I can learn and know how to properly use Filipino words. But, how about those who cannot? How about those people who do not have the access to learn the Filipino language? The misusage of these words talks about our culture. Remember when they also wanted to remove the Filipino courses from different college programs? What importance are we giving to our own language? I want to impart here that before we focus on our L2, we should never forget the importance of L1.

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Language is truly like a universe. The more I know, the more I feel that I’m still on the surface. Language is indeed a vast conception just like the universe. It has many, many mysteries with different notions of each kind. We know nothing about the massive size of it if we try to  measure. I even think my brain couldn’t store that much knowledge because it takes a lot of wide and open mindedness to acquire different branches of information about language. At first, I didn’t think it was this challenging because the thing that marks on my mind regarding mother-tongue is the language I currently use to socialize, to make use of it in getting what I want, and to utilize in daily lives. Little did I know that learning precise details regarding language can be this overwhelming. I’m not sugarcoating things here and everyone may call me overreacting but upon meticulous contemplation and eagerness to learn more, I realize that  I was such a big fool to consider that knowing little facts is fine.

Additionally, I even considered myself before as a polyglot because I know Bisaya, Filipino, and English. But now, I realize it was foolish of me to think that way if I know only a little about their functions, histories, and their meanings. I’m ashamed to face Dr. Jose Rizal, who is known as a polyglot, if ever we have a chance to face each other because of my shameless thoughts. However, this gives me an explicit realization that it is time for me to get serious in order to gain knowledge I’m craving to have and that is to understand my mother-tongue. I’m having a hard time already digesting information about my known language. What would happen to me if I tried to know more about other languages worldwide? As a matter of fact, the Philippines, our dear country, has many dialects and two official languages (which are Filipino and English). What about the other dialects and languages in other countries? Indeed, language is like a universe. But well, I decided to focus on the mother-tongue we have here in our country and its situation. According to the current situation in our country, MTB-MLE has been implemented in our country. It is to acknowledge the implementation of using our local mother-tongues. I appreciate it now that I’m experiencing the kind of teaching to understand more about our languages. Because I realize that I badly need this for myself and for other learners. I hope the higher ups would consider this much more and give a fine budget to have a better system in education. I just hope that they would give the Education a high regard for the betterment.

As a future teacher, I gained an armor which is to pursue continuously. I have struggled already with constructing my sentences with careful consideration especially in the use of grammar. But now, I’m coping up with it little by little. At least, I have a little improvement. It will be fine as long as I’m consistent. I’m going to bring this until I become a teacher soon. Actually, I have obtained a lesson during discussion that I may apply in my future teachings. That is to make use of our broad imagination. I know little children have different and creative perceptions about the wonders in the world and I think it’s best for me to connect it in every discussion so that they would relate more. For example, constructing different examples about situations that happen in real life. I think by using it they can be more aware of their surroundings and learn about it at the same time. I also have to consider and mind the structures of my sentences because we may not know what the other participants think if we get lost in translations.

In conclusion, I realized so many things about language with the help of our instructor who is great and knows a lot in her field. I am hoping to learn more about mother-tongue because I know this will benefit me if I am already in the situation to teach my adorable students. I am sure that collaborating more and helping each other to be efficient can be a great way to gain knowledge and apply it in other circumstances, especially in the future. Just like language, we will be able to have strong bonds if we’re able to speak what’s on our mind to express ourselves.

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PRESIDENTE, Rhanna Claire B. (BSED ENG 2-1N)

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For me, there's a lot of advantages being a multilingual person. Ever since, I do really admire people who can speak multiple languages, aside from it is fascinating to listen to someone who can speak multiple languages but also because of their views in life,and the wisdom that they have . Moreover, multilinguism helps us to opens up to new cultures, boosts confidence, increase self-esteem, and increases career-wise.

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I find it relatively interesting to understand how the MTB-MLE positioned itself in pursuit of replacing the strength of bilingual instruction in the country. It was made clear in the discussions that Bilingual Education Policy certainly had its drawbacks—issues of social and cultural dominance, inadequacy of competence to teach in the vernacular, and English serving as a colonizing tool.

In light of the primary outcomes of the country's bilingual education implementation, which resulted in the campaign to use the mother tongue as the primary mode of instruction, I want to emphasize MTB-MLE's potential for effectively reconnecting communities with their local and regional cultural identities, because it has been proven that students learn more effectively when they are familiar with the language being used. I am eager to see how the Department of Education will reposition mother tongue as the center of education and what steps are going to be taken to make mother tongue the most viable and appropriate medium of instruction, or MOI.

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When you realized that you are not fluent in speaking even in your own language.

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Tusing, Maria Ligaya                                                                         BSEDEN 2-1D

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Tusing, Maria Ligaya                                                                         BSEDEN 2-1D

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As a future language educator, I have realized from the previous discussion the importance of mastering my own language (L1) in order to teach the language that I am going to teach effectively, which is the English language.

My L1 is Waray and Filipino is my L2. So basically, the English language which I am going to teach in the near future is already my L3. However, I can’t speak fluently any of these languages-its punctuations, structures, grammar, and pronunciation. This is also why I was having second thoughts about taking English as my major. Nevertheless, I acknowledge these weaknesses of mine. Thus I know how I am going to solve to become fluent in the language that I wish to learn for.

Another thing that I have learned, is that I am not the only one having difficulty not only acquiring such languages, especially the English language but also learning and understanding other subjects such as math and science. It is because, despite the efficacy of using MTB-MLE in education, English is still dominant as the medium in teaching.

In conclusion, bilingualism and multilingualism are not bad. But we should also not take our backs to our own languages in order to learn more.

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Pasig District Rep. Roman Romulo after filing the House Bill 6125:

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Ubando, Jessa Lyn E.              (BSEDEN 2-1D) 

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"How can we be proficient enough in L2 when we can't even properly use L1?" This is what I realized after Ma'am Erli gave us the "nang at ng" and "who and whom" activities, because I've noticed that most of us are still confused about some rules in our first language. Furthermore, after that activity, I felt a little ashamed of myself because I only got four correct answers out of ten in the "who and whom" activity, but I've eventually realized that I can use that as a little push to learn more.

We also discussed the problems with Bilingual Education Policy, and I am still disappointed about House Bill 6125, which is the suspension of implementing the MTB-MLE due to the inability to produce appropriate IMs, which resulted in students receiving incorrect IMs. I simply believe that improving and correcting the IMs is preferable to suspending the MTB-MLE because when can they say they are already prepared enough? How can they claim that the next IM they create will be appropriate and correct?

Lastly, I agree with our former President Benigno Aquino III's statement, which led me to the conclusion that learning other languages does not imply neglecting your first language. It is true that implementing trilingualism will be difficult, but we can use it as a goal or vision to go further in order to be globally competitive while retaining and not abandoning our own language and culture.

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Me when news outlets reported that Rep. Romulo loves to castrate "MTB-MLE" out of the education system. 

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Guillermo, Mharc Nyvhie L. (BSEDEN 2-1D)

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Guillermo, Mharc Nyvhie L. (BSEDEN 2-1D)

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It was indeed a breathtaking experience to test myself on both Filipino and English grammar. Despite nailing the "nang vs. ng" quiz, the "who vs. whom" quiz made me rethink my life choices, considering I chose English as my major. Kidding aside, it is a living testament that despite being an English pre-service teacher, we are still proficient in the Filipino language.

In line with this, it is shocking to know that Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education (MTB-MLE) has been "cancelled" through House Bill 06125 due to lack of instructional materials in line with its respective language of instruction (LOI). To be honest, this is a lame excuse, considering that through collective efforts of everyone, from the government itself to teachers and developers, the lack of instructional materials will be solved in no time.

Upon reading relevant resources, Rep. Roman Romulo (author of the above-mentioned and HB 2188) and Rep. Mark Go (author of HB 3925) consistently propose suspensions up to this year, with the same reason as I mentioned above. Their effort to dismantle MTB-MLE bothers me as it denotes poor policymaking. They should know that the Department of Education did not implement such a thing without thorough study and consolidation of empirical data and its related studies and literature. Suspension is not the appropriate way to do it; transparency and improvement are enough to fill its gaps.

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There are a lot of realizations from today's class but what mainly struck my mind is the discussion of House Bill 6125 that calls for the suspension of MTB-MLE implementation. Frankly, as a Pasigueño, I was dumbfounded that it was proposed Pasig District Representative Roman Romulo. Along this, is the realization that suspending MTB-MLE for the reason of lack of instructional materials doesn't make sense at all. I also realized and stand by the other students' and different organizations that calls against it, it should be EXPANSION and not SUSPENSION. At the very first place, MTB-MLE is not the problem at all, the bill already able to point out the reason: "lack of instructional materials", then the problem that should be addressed is the lack of instructional materials and it should be the one that the government should work on to provide a solution with. We are already suffering the consequences the effects of neoliberal-influenced policies in language and in the education system even while MTB-MLE is being implemented, how much more if it will be suspended?

I also realized that we, as future teachers of English as second language should always teach based on the strong ground principle that we are not setting aside our identities in language as Filipinos, the same way that we must consider advocating the continuous growth and improvement of the learners’ first language for it will benefit not only the students but also us in teaching them English as second language.

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My main takeaway from today's discussion is that having a block of who can express their opinions and ideas on a certain subject, as well as a professor who can educate and enlighten us during every discussion, is a huge flex to anyone. I feel incredibly fortunate because I am learning a lot during today's session rather than just sitting and listening. This is especially important considering that we have the opportunity to express ourselves differently. The lessons we learned made me realize that I still have a lot to learn, especially when it comes to using language. This is difficult because language is broad and requires a larger understanding. These teachings help every one of us immensely to become more educated about how to utilize it properly, whether in written or verbal form. Future elementary educators can learn from this to improve their mistakes and carry the lessons learned from today's lesson as they enter the field of teaching.

Additionally, language is a powerful weapon that serves as a bridge of communication, we should make a way for them to make sure that the language we are using is appropriate for our specific audience, specifically our future students, and make it easy for them to understand the language. I do believe that we cannot educate the young ones if we don't make changes or improvements within ourselves. I feel grateful that we are acquiring lessons from our professor who has experienced the field we are aiming for someday and we could apply soon.

Further, the most catches my attention are the tips and ways to make our students function in their critical minds and make them appreciate that they contributed to the discussion by just simply asking them to give examples of a specific lesson and use it in class. I think in that way, teachers and students are creating a bond as well and they are also developing their HOTS or higher-order thinking skills on their own. therefore, having this kind of discussion made my Thursday to be fruitful and fortunate.

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My takeaway from our previous discussion is that learning the English language, or what we called being a bilingual citizen of our country, is not just important; I think it is more of a necessity. One of the facts is that the English language is really a requirement in building up the economy in our present time, and it is important when we want to become socially active, especially in rural areas and the business industry. English is not just a universal language for basic communication but sometimes becomes a standard in one society.

Further are the difficulties in implementing the MTB-MLE approach. Some problems encountered by the teachers in implementing mother-tongue-based instruction include the absence of books written in the mother tongue, a lack of vocabulary, and a lack of teacher training. Hence, it will really take a lot of effort to implement this approach.

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I learned that in order to become an efficient and effective educator in the future, we must first apply it to ourselves to become a good role model to our students. They see us as an inspiration because they see how motivated we are in doing our job and how we are enjoying it each day. In order to catch their attention of the students before starting with the discussion, we must also do activities wherein they will have an idea on what we are about to teach. Like what happened earlier, you gave us an activity which made us learn from our mistake and it made us gained knowledge about what are we going to talk about. I also believe that it is important to learn how to communicate properly and teach them not just the first language but also the second language that we speak to avoid misunderstanding in the future as it will affect us if we fail to learn the two languages that we use in this country. I am also hoping that there would be progress in the policy of DepEd to give the teachers and students more opportunities to grow and explore the different fields in this education. The system should improve to give us more good quality in our education.

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Trinidad, Cherrybelle Althea A. (BSEDEN 2-1N)

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Trinidad, Cherrybelle Althea A. (BSEDEN 2-1N)

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In the first part of our class, the “Ng at nang” seatwork makes me pleased to see the result that I can distinguish the difference between them. But the seatwork "who vs. whom" made me realize that even if it sounds good in our ears, it does not mean it is correct.
Education will lead to development when it starts empowering the child’s first language before learning Filipino and English. L1 and L2 are equally important and serve different purposes. Learning, practicing, and using both languages should be balanced.

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In today's discussion, it is an eye opener to everyone that we should master our mother tongue before learning our L2 or other languages. Similar to the icebreaker activity from earlier, classifying the distinction between the words "ng" and "nang", requires the students to have a profound understanding and proficiency with these Tagalog words. It is sad that other students communicate more effectively in English than they do in our mother tongue. Our native tongue served as our identity to other communities and cultures, so it is crucial, particularly in schools, to establish norms that permit learners to use the languages in which they are most comfortable using.  We should stop the stigma that if you are fluent and efficient in speaking English language you are considered the "intelligent" one.

There is no harm in learning other languages, but we, as Filipinos should not let the younger generations completely neglect our native language. Just like President Aquino stated, we can still connect with the rest of the world if we embrace other languages together with our native tongue.

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Abril, Elysa Jhane A.           (BSEDEN 2-1N) 

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Today I learned that before we start learning other languages, we should start liking and loving our own language  first. Honestly, while everyone is discussing and sharing how their niece or cousin speak english more than filipino, it also reminds me of my nieces. They don’t know how to speak filipino properly because they grew up watching peppa pig and safety rangers. The information that I learn today, I will use it to make my nieces understand that they should learn to speak filipino first, which is our mother tongue, before english.

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This type of discussion truly makes me wonder if studying English as a second language or as a foreign language leaves behind such a colonial mentality or devalues our native language. After this conversation, though, I came to the realization that studying a language in addition to your mother tongue is beneficial. The only factor you should prioritize is making sure that, when learning new languages and cultures, you don't neglect your official or native language. Our official language serves as a tool for learning a second or foreign language. Without mastering our official language, you cannot acquire another. It is not a bad thing to be interested in learning more about other country's languages and cultures, but we also have to give the Filipino language importance.This type of discussion truly makes me wonder if studying English as a second language or as a foreign language leaves behind such a colonial mentality or devalues our native language. After this conversation, though, I came to the realization that studying a language in addition to your mother tongue is beneficial. The only factor you should prioritize is making sure that, when learning new languages and cultures, you don't neglect your official or native language. Our official language serves as a tool for learning a second or foreign language. Without mastering our official language, you cannot acquire another. It is not a bad thing to be interested in learning more about other country's languages and cultures, but we also have to give the Filipino language importance.

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There are a lot of lessons I’ve learned in today’s discussion from the struggles in our educational system to the importance of our native language. Despite the flaws in our educational system, we cannot deny that the program they implement called MTB-MLE is a very vital medium to promote the importance of our native language though it is still a work in progress. And by that, I’ve also learned that we should prioritize learning our mother tongue first and foremost because it is our foundation to learn other languages efficiently. Aside from this, I agree with the remark of Pres. Benigno Aquino III and with that, I also realized being a Filipino means being flexible because we have to learn a lot of languages deeply from our languages to another languages as we have to connect to the people.

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Ramos, Gilland Marie Fritzie G. (BSEDEN 2-1N)

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Ramos, Gilland Marie Fritzie G. (BSEDEN 2-1N)

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I was able to learn several and new concepts and ideas today thanks to the active participation of the class and Ma’am Erli’s valuable inputs. Still, I would like to share my biggest takeaway and my reaction to it.

There are many challenges and criticisms surrounding not just the BEP but also MTB-MLE implementation in our country. But out of all the problems mentioned and shared during class discussion, what really left me dismayed was the House Bill No. 6125 that aims to suspend the MTB-MLE policy as the medium of instruction for Kindergarten to Grade 3. It’s understandable that there are still lapses and weaknesses in the program with the lack of preparedness and materials, and it’s just right and true that these problems should be solved, but suspending the policy will only cause much bigger issues. MTB-MLE was rooted in careful research and experimentation, it would not be imposed without these, and it was also proven that students were able to grasp lectures more and therefore learn through their mother tongues, not to mention the benefits of being multilingual. Students need to be taught first using the language they are most familiar and comfortable with - mother tongue - then gradually add other languages. With this, they can nurture their cultural and social identity, while being prepared to face globalization and be a competent member of society. While there are still drawbacks in the MTB-MLE implementation, terminating its imposition will only hinder students from attaining quality education, inclusivity, and diversity.

So here’s a triggered and angry King Crimson from Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, perfectly summarizing and visualizing my feelings.

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Triggered Kk GIF - Triggered Kk Jojo - Discover & Share GIFs

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This lesson demonstrated to me that cultural and linguistic diversity are unique human resources. Our many languages make our society more resilient, interesting, and flexible. They are also portals into our past, transmitting knowledge into the future. It did, however, provide a more in-depth understanding of how widespread the language crisis remains in academia as well. In addition, the lesson also made me reflect on how the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic make bilingual and multilingual education even more burdensome for both educators and learners. Undoubtedly, even before the pandemic, teaching and learning tools, programs, and content were not always able to reflect linguistic diversity. They were largely provided in dominant national or international languages. When remote learning content is not available in students' mother tongue, it increases the risk of learning loss, dropouts, and exclusion. Many learners lacked the necessary equipment, internet access, accessible materials, context- and need-relevant content, and human support that would have allowed them to pursue distance learning. Many teachers lacked the skills and readiness to use distance learning, along with the MTB-MLE-related predicaments they faced. They also struggled with digital tools in languages that they did not always master. Aside from the huge language crisis, the massive digital divide shows how connectivity has become a key factor in guaranteeing the right to education. The lack of access to comprehensible learning content is deepening inequalities, marginalization, and exclusion. That is why I strongly believe that the implementation and promotion of MTB-MLE should be advocated more, and at the same time, the government should also allot more budget and develop more projects, programs, and initiatives intended to improve bilingual and multilingual education in our country. With all of this, it is safe to say that MTB-MLE has a long way to go and still needs a little polishing.

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The games that we've played are very entertaining and it reminds me how important it is to sharpen your listening skills. For today's lesson, I gained so much knowledge that it made me realize that there are complicated situations connected to language.

I've learned that you can acquire many languages as you want but you must never neglect your mother tongue/native language. Just like situations nowadays in our country, Philippines, where most of the children are using english language as their L1 and they're having a hard time coping up on their surroundings. This is a reminder that we must consider many things before teaching a language to children especially if it's their L1 because it has big impact on building their foundation of themselves. Also, I've chose this GIF because I do believe that this is a good representation of me today and the realization of how a person will bloom if they've known their native language first.

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My first takeaway from today's lesson is that we need to be more careful when creating sentences and understand the proper word usage when doing so. In all honesty, I felt really confident when I responded to our Who vs. Whom icebreaker question a while back. But it turns out that roughly half of it is incorrect. I thought I already know the difference between the two. So, I'm going to learn more about it now as a result.

My second takeaway is the remark made by Philippine President Benigno Aquino III. I concur with his comment because I think that learning English will make it easier for us to communicate, especially with those who are from other countries. And at some point, it also give us a benefit and advantage. We must not, however, overlook the use of our native tongue. So that we can stand tall alongside our nation and contribute to its further growth.

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This topic made me realize two important points. The first is the importance of being passionate in teaching a language. Because students have different levels of intelligence, most of them may find it difficult to grasp the information, so the teacher has a big responsibility on how the students will learn and acquire the language and to avoid thoughts such as "your next teacher will handle you next year, so I will pass you." Teaching is not only a profession; it is also a passion in which students not only learn but also apply what they have learned outside of the classroom. It is very alarming that most students continue to struggle with writing, reading and speaking skills in both the Filipino and English languages, despite the fact that they are now in a higher grade level; however, I believe that there are still a lot of teachers who can make and build them to grow and be better. There is always a time for change. Moving on to my second point, it is important that when learning an L2 or L3, the native language or mother tongue is still alive and practice since it is the best way to describe and represent our identity that distinguishes us from other groups of people. No language should be left behind or die simply because of the foreign languages that are progressively colonizing every people's hearts and minds. Again, teachers' roles are to design and execute some learning materials and activities that are essential for students to acquire multiple languages in a balanced and easy-to-understand manner.

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Today has taught me so many new things. It is crucial that we put our native tongue first and foremost before everything else. If we disregard our own language, we cannot be good people. In relation to what I've learnt, the GIF illustrates how astonishing it is that some of us feel more comfortable speaking languages other than our own. It's not bad, but we should balance our actions.

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In today's class, I've learned how beneficial the MTB-MLE is not just for us but for every student who wants to learn efficiently with the use of their mother tongue. "Unang-Wika-Muna," as this was highlighted for the students, will be able to assist them in transitioning to learning both the national and foreign languages efficiently and effectively. Although, due to its dominance in every field and every corner of the world, the English language as a colonizing tool may be one of the concerns of MBT-MLE. However, we must understand the importance of mother tongue not only for ourselves, but also for the many learners who desire to advance and keep up with the guidance of their mother tongue.

In addition, I agree with Pang. Benigno Aquino III's description of the Philippines as a trilingual country is a perfect opportunity for us to flourish the Filipino language and the English language without abandoning but actually learning and mastering our dialects in the Philippines, as this can also be our cultural strength and as the diverse language can be known not only in the Philippines but around the world.

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One of the significant take-away realized within this lecture today was the idea of English as an instrument of colonizing a state. Not only this is limited to the notion of dividing and causing further polarization - destroying the sense of unity of the citizens, furthermore, clouds and slowly diminish the locale language within the country. Thus, this is true for the present predominant prioritization of parents in the status quo of having English as children's first languages with the primary purpose being able to communicatively adapt with broader and extensive audiences in the future. However, it was explicitly mentioned that his poses a major threat to the short-term cognitive and communicative development of the learners hence, mother tongue-based multi-lingual education is strongly needed to be re-emphasized by the education sector of the Philippines.

While MTBMLE is so urgently needed for our young learners, it just seems that the present administration is totally lost and dumbfounded to add fuel to the already burning state of the Philippines that it strives to approve and approve the House Bill 6125. Obliviously, this is the bill of completely abolishing the use of mother tongue language as a medium of instruction and use in learning materials. This will potentially strike far-flung areas especially cultural and ethnic minorities that are calculated of victimizing millions of communities in this aftermath. While it is true that the MTBMLE policy of DepEd is still labeled developing and still requires to undergo to a series of studies, this is lamely an excuse of the national administration and the educational institutions of evidently witnessing their complacency and faint ignorance regarding this matter. It has already been years since the implementation of the k-12 system education yet the pitiful portrayal of Philippines being generally illiterate, incompetent and lacks the appropriate and sufficient knowledge to certain fields is definitely a detrimental issue that ought to be hastily recognize.

While Benigno Aquino III quoted the macro to micro concepts of language in reference and context to the Philippines, there should be greater and more significant recognition to the various locale languages that exists in order for one to fully understand and comprehend the environment they are surrounded. This is because a learner obviously cannot make cognitive recognition to the matters outside of their own country without venturing, discovering, triggering their creativity and curiosities while formulating relevant conclusions as their accumulated and collective knowledges. Personally, this will be a better route for every Pilipino young learner to further nurture the first language they awoke, give mastery to them in their primary education and further incorporate and integrate them to higher educational levels. For a brighter path to surmount a declining and horrendous state, this will at least be one of the key factors in ensuring to produce quality and educated citizens for the progression of the state.

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I have learned that we should be using our mother tongue even though we already have the English language as a medium of communication. Yes, It is good if we learned a new language but utilizing your language is also good too.

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Trinidad, Justin Joshua A. (BSEDEN Irreg/2-1N)

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Trinidad, Justin Joshua A. (BSEDEN Irreg/2-1N)

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I've learned much with today's discussion even though I /rarely/ interact with the class. From the seatwork/s conducted until the actual lesson for the day, I have learned that acquiring a new language could be easier if we already learned or mastered our mother tongue. The quote from Mr. Benigno Aquino III struck me the most and I honestly agree with his statement 100%, that we should preserve and love our own language and dialect as it is a part of our identity, and the English language to connect and share/acquire knowledge with other people outside of our country and/or foreigners.

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I highly agree with the idea that language is a colonizing tool. I notice different situations where a more spoken language has become a reason for someone's language and culture to be set aside and ignored. Therefore, giving birth to issues in social and cultural dominance of the more spoken language. We can relate this in the current multilingual situation in the Philippines where native or regional languages and dialect aren't used that much anymore. Their existence are threatened by the large languages such as English and Filipino. That's why MTB-MLE is essential in preserving our regional languages and culture. I'm not saying that we shouldn't learn and use a second language, but it is important to master and learn our mother-tongue first to not just preserve it but also to keep our linguistic identity.

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I noticed that most of the young learners these days were using English language as their medium of communication. It is not a bad thing but it is best that a child must learn his/her mother tongue (if they are born in the Philippines) before learning other language such as English. Also, to make them communicate with their peers and have fun.
They should learn their mother-tongue so they can construct sentences easily and express their opinions freely.
Multilingualism has a lot of advantage so that we can connect to other people by communication but we must also not forget our own identity.

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I chose this GIF because I find the issues in today's discussion very alarming. I felt sad after hearing that some of children in this generation are having a hard time understanding the lecture and communicating with their classmates because they've been overexposed to English to the point that they are alienated from their native language. This made me realize that bilingual education is so important, and it should be something to be enhanced and not be taken away from the curriculum. I suppose that the Department of Education should thoroughly assess its plan to remove the MTB-MLE because plenty of students will suffer if they continue.

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I was honestly shocked about how these issues of languages in the Philippines are still a well-known problem we have inclining our educational system. We just witnessed how important language is, especially in acquiring specific skills and knowledge in different fields. I learned how many obligations we got to carry on our shoulders in making meaning of the language we'll be teaching and mastering. Moreover, still, the battleground in this kind of argument is something to deal with about the L1 of the students, some may believe to focus more on the native language we have, and some believe to focus on the global influence of the English language. To generalize the thoughts for this conversation; one goal for us teachers is to create meaning out with the learnings and language of our students, and focus on what's best for them, still no one is perfect and nothing will be.