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Local Familiar Language as a Medium of Instruction and Student Engagement in Tertiary Science Education

Ashnainy V. Usmani(1), Jorhana M. Mosqueda(2), Eroselyn P. Montales(3), Ailap K. Abid(4), Donna Jean B. Jacinto(5), Sherry V. Mecida(6), Anamarie G. Valdez(7), Hassanal P. Abusama(8),


(1) Sultan Kudarat State University
(2) Sultan Kudarat State University
(3) Sultan Kudarat State University
(4) Sultan Kudarat State University
(5) Sultan Kudarat State University
(6) Sultan Kudarat State University
(7) Sultan Kudarat State University
(8) Sultan Kudarat State University
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Abstract


This study examined the relationship between local familiar language (i.e. Filipino) utilization as a medium of instruction and student engagement in tertiary science education. A descriptive-correlational design was used with 121 Bachelor of Secondary Education majors in Science students at Sultan Kudarat State University–ACCESS Campus. Data were collected through validated questionnaires and analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and Pearson correlation. Filipino was sometimes utilized in science instruction, while students were positively engaged when Filipino was used. A significant positive relationship was found between Filipino language utilization and student engagement. Strategic Filipino use, particularly through translanguaging with English, can support comprehension, participation, and inclusive science learning.

Keywords


Filipino language; Medium of instruction; Science education; Student engagement; Translanguaging;

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