“DYNAMIC APPROACHES TO FOSTER ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN FILIPINO LANGUAGE LEARNING”

LOURDES L. GAZA

Numerous dynamic and engaging techniques can be used to increase student involvement in Filipino language classes. Using multimedia technologies to create an interactive learning environment is the current trend in incorporating technology into education. Include games and quizzes in educational apps and platforms to make learning Filipino enjoyable and memorable. Use visual tools to assist pupils see and comprehend the concepts, such as charts, infographics, and posters. This can be very useful in demonstrating the various languages and dialects spoken throughout the Philippines.

To fully immerse students in the language, teachers can still use real resources like books, newspapers, and magazines to introduce Filipino culture. Urge them to read a variety of literary works and perhaps try their hand at writing in Filipino. Provide situations from everyday life so that students can practice Filipino in a real-world setting. By doing this, emulating social gatherings or everyday interactions can offer useful language use cases.

Teachers should take into account collaborative learning as well, as it promotes teamwork through group tasks that call for communication in Filipino. This method fosters greater social contact and teamwork among students in addition to improving language proficiency. To bring the language to life when teaching Filipino, incorporate elements of Filipino culture into your sessions. Talking about historical events, traditions, and customs can pique curiosity and foster a stronger linguistic bond. Inspiring kids to narrate stories in Filipino is a great method to help them develop their storytelling abilities and learn about various cultural themes. You may give your pupils access to a more productive and interesting learning environment by putting these methods into practice. Always keep in mind that the goal is to make learning enjoyable and applicable to students' daily life.

-oOoThe author is Teacher II at Betis National High School