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Language Policy in the Philippines and Legal Baes of MTB-MLE

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

How has the role of English in the Philippines shaped its educational system?

a)

English is used exclusively in higher education, limiting access to education for non-English speakers.

b)

English is used as the medium of instruction in most subjects, providing access to global knowledge and resources.

c)

The education system primarily focuses on Filipino, neglecting English as a subject.

d)

English has no significant role in the educational system

2.

What is the impact of English on Filipino identity?

a)


English has entirely replaced Filipino languages in the daily lives of Filipinos

b)

The use of English has led to a stronger sense of national identity by uniting the country’s diverse linguistic group.

c)

English has been seen as a tool for cultural dominance, often leading to the undervaluing of indigenous languages.

d)

English has no significant impact on Filipino cultural or national identity.

3.

How does the Philippines' bilingual language policy affect its use of English?

a)

The bilingual policy results in confusion and a lack of proficiency in both Filipino and English.

b)

The policy helps students become proficient in both Filipino and English, enhancing communication and understanding across cultural boundaries.

c)

The bilingual policy reduces the use of English, as Filipino becomes the dominant language.

d)

The policy has no effect on English proficiency, as English is only used in international contexts.

4.

How do Filipino students typically perceive English in relation to their academic success?

a)

English is seen as a barrier to academic success, and students avoid learning it.

b)

English is perceived as essential for academic achievement, particularly in fields like science, technology, and business.

c)

Students in the Philippines view English as irrelevant to their future careers and education.

d)

Filipino students feel that learning English limits their ability to express themselves in Filipino.

5.

How can the "Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education" (MTB-MLE) policy be considered an effective tool for promoting inclusivity in Philippine schools?

a)

It simplifies the learning process by limiting language use to Filipino only.

b)

It fosters the use of local languages, which helps students learn better and feel more engaged.

c)

It creates a divide between urban and rural students.

d)

It prioritizes the use of English as the main language of instruction.

6.

What are the potential challenges of implementing Filipino as the sole medium of instruction in schools across the Philippines?

a)

Students may struggle with understanding complex subjects due to the lack of familiarity with Filipino.

b)

It could lead to students becoming fluent only in one language.

c)

It may promote cultural homogeneity at the expense of regional languages.

d)

Both A and C

7.

Which of the following is a major benefit of incorporating both Filipino and English in the Philippine education system?

a)

It guarantees fluency in all global languages.

b)

It enables students to understand and communicate in the country's official languages while preparing them for global competitiveness.

c)

It allows students to focus solely on English, ignoring regional languages.

d)

It encourages the elimination of local languages from the curriculum.

8.

In what way does the language policy in the Philippines contribute to the preservation of indigenous cultures?

a)

By promoting the use of Filipino only in schools, the indigenous languages fade.

b)

It provides opportunities for students to learn in their native languages, ensuring the survival of regional cultures and identities.

c)

It requires students to learn English to preserve Filipino cultural heritage.

d)

It forces all students to abandon their local languages for a more uniform approach to education.

9.

How could a stronger focus on regional languages in the curriculum benefit the Philippine education system?

a)

It could decrease the students' ability to communicate with other Filipinos outside their region.

b)

It would strengthen students' connections to their cultural heritage, promoting a more inclusive learning environment.

c)

It would create more divisions between different regions of the country.

d)

It would only benefit students who are from rural areas, leaving urban students at a disadvantage.

10.

Given the multilingual nature of the Philippines, which of the following statements best supports the idea of multilingual education?

a)

Multilingual education can confuse students and lead to lower academic performance.

b)

Multilingual education allows students to retain their cultural identity while learning multiple languages for broader communication.

c)

Multilingual education is unnecessary because most students will only use Filipino and English in their future careers.

d)

The promotion of English as the primary language in schools eliminates the need for multilingual education.

11.

Which of the following statements is false of the language provisions cited in the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines?

a)

The national language of the Philippines is Filipino.

b)

English shall be further developed and enriched on the basis of existing Philippine languages.

c)

The official languages of the Philippines are Filipino and English.

d)

English is one of the official languages of the Philippines.

12.

A language, considered official in the Philippines, which is seen as an instrumental language of modernity that supports economic progress

a)

ENGLISH

b)

FILIPINO

c)

NATIVE PHILIPPINE LANGUAGES

d)

MOTHER TONGUE

13.

A language policy implemented through DO No. 25, s. 1974 which is operationally defined as the separate use of Filipino and English as media of instruction in specific subject areas

a)

PHILIPPINE BILINGUAL POLICY

b)

ENGLISH ONLY POLICY

c)

MULTINGUAL EDUCATION

d)

MTB-MLE

14.

Which of the following statements is false of the goals of the Philippine Bilingual Education Policy?

a)

Promote English as a second linguistic symbol of national unity and identity.

b)

Enhance learning through two languages to achieve quality education.

c)

Propagate Filipino as a language of literacy.

d)

Maintain English as an international language.

15.

A term which refers to an entity who uses or knows two or more languages

a)

Mother Tongue

b)

Bilingualism

c)

Multilingualism

d)

Multilingual

16.

Which law institutionalized Kindergarten Education into the Basic Education System in the Philippines?

a)

R.A. 10157

b)

R.A. 10533

c)

E.O. No. 46

d)

D.O. 16, s. 2012

17.

According to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, what are the official languages of the Philippines?

a)

Filipino and English

b)

Filipino and Spanish

c)

Filipino and Arabic

d)

Filipino and Tagalog

18.

Which law institutionalized Kindergarten Education into the Basic Education System in the Philippines?

a)

R.A. 10157

b)

R.A. 10533

c)

E.O. No. 46

d)

D.O. 16, s. 2012

19.

MTB-MLE is being implemented across the country from the __________ school year.

a)

2014-2015

b)

2015-2016

c)

2013-2014

d)

2012-2013

20.

There are four aspects of development for MTB-MLE, except:

a)

Language Development

b)

Socio-Cultural Development

c)

Cognitive Development

d)

Political Development

e)

Academic Development