Legitimizing Philippine English: Attitudinal Differences between Multilingual Teachers and Students of English

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Title: Legitimizing Philippine English: Attitudinal Differences between Multilingual Teachers and Students of English
Language: English
Authors: Abdul Wahid Tocalo, Angelika Albores, Remi Valerie Zalzos
Source: MEXTESOL Journal. 2025 49(3).
Availability: MEXTESOL Journal. Bernardo Couto 48, Col. Cuauhtemoc, Alcadía Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de Mexico, 06880, Mexico. Tel: +55-55-66-87-49; e-mail: mextesoljournal@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.mextesol.net/journal/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Tests/Questionnaires
Education Level: Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Elementary School Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, English (Second Language), Language Teachers, College Faculty, Undergraduate Students, Second Language Learning, Language Variation, Second Language Instruction, Language Attitudes, Verbal Communication
Geographic Terms: Philippines
ISSN: 2395-9908
Abstract: The spread of English throughout the globe has resulted in the existence of various Englishes owned by different users of the language. As a result, much research, such as attitudinal studies on English varieties, are predominant. Philippine English as one of the varieties has attracted the interest of researchers; however, very few studies on teachers' attitudes compared with students' attitudes have been conducted in the context of Mindanao, the southern area of the Philippines. Therefore, the present study surveyed 115 respondents, consisting of 86 English language student-respondents and 29 English language teacher-respondents. Ultimately, the study found that Philippine English was received positively by both groups. However, deeper scrutiny demonstrated that the teachers were more ambivalent in accepting it, particularly those who taught at a higher education institution. This paper concludes with a discussion of the findings related to the legitimatization and teaching Philippine English as a variety of English.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1484681
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The spread of English throughout the globe has resulted in the existence of various Englishes owned by different users of the language. As a result, much research, such as attitudinal studies on English varieties, are predominant. Philippine English as one of the varieties has attracted the interest of researchers; however, very few studies on teachers' attitudes compared with students' attitudes have been conducted in the context of Mindanao, the southern area of the Philippines. Therefore, the present study surveyed 115 respondents, consisting of 86 English language student-respondents and 29 English language teacher-respondents. Ultimately, the study found that Philippine English was received positively by both groups. However, deeper scrutiny demonstrated that the teachers were more ambivalent in accepting it, particularly those who taught at a higher education institution. This paper concludes with a discussion of the findings related to the legitimatization and teaching Philippine English as a variety of English.
ISSN:2395-9908