Impediments and Challenges in the Integration and Conservation of the Filipino Language.
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| Title: | Impediments and Challenges in the Integration and Conservation of the Filipino Language. |
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| Authors: | Tumacder, Jenny Rose O.1 tumacder.jenny.neust@gmail.com |
| Source: | International Journal of Special Education. 2026 Special Issue, Vol. 41, p319-329. 11p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Language maintenance, *Language policy, *Attitudes toward language, *Communication barriers, *Foreign language education, Sociocultural factors, Filipinos |
| Abstract: | Even with continuous campaigns advocating for the Filipino language, its widespread normalization and protection face significant hurdles due to globalizing forces, rapid technological advancements, and deeply rooted linguistic beliefs. While prior research has heavily scrutinized policy structures and general linguistic attitudes, there remains a notable gap regarding the firsthand experiences of teachers, who serve as the primary facilitators of language education. Anchored in Language Ideology Theory, this research investigates the societal, technological, and institutional barriers hindering the everyday use of Filipino. Furthermore, it highlights the adaptive methods teachers utilize to keep the language vibrant across both social and educational environments. Employing an exploratory qualitative approach, the researchers gathered data via semi-structured interviews with 18 Filipino language educators. Reflexive thematic analysis was subsequently utilized to uncover consistent ideological challenges and corresponding teaching adaptations. The results indicate that the high status frequently attributed to English, coupled with irregular institutional guidelines and the overwhelming presence of English online, severely limit the symbolic and practical application of Filipino. Conversely, teachers consciously push back against these limitations by utilizing culturally relevant teaching methods, championing the use of Filipino across digital media, and spearheading community-driven language programs. Ultimately, by highlighting the viewpoints of educators and illustrating the real-world navigation of prevailing linguistic power dynamics, this research adds valuable insights to the study of language ideology. These discoveries provide actionable recommendations for curriculum design, policy execution, and language promotion to better integrate and protect the Filipino language in today's society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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