The Perception of Filipino as a Medium of Instruction in Physical Education

Hendra Y. Pis-o

Benguet State University

This research examined the views of first-year Bachelor of Science in Physical Education students of Rizal Technological University on the efficacy of Filipino as the medium of instruction for their Physical Education (PE) courses. Employing a descriptive research design and a researcher-constructed questionnaire that was given to 129 randomly selected students, the research ventured into student preferences, the effectiveness of instructional materials and rubrics in Filipino, and the influence of Filipino as a medium in demonstrations, activities, recitations, and examinations. Results uniformly reveal a high level of preference on the part of the respondents for Filipino as the medium of instruction in all areas considered. Students indicated enhanced understanding, greater involvement, and better performance when Filipino was utilized in class discussions, instructional materials, rubrics, demonstrations, activities, recitations, and exams. These findings support that the utilization of Filipino as the major medium of instruction in Physical Education extensively improves learning and participation, especially in Tagalog-speaking areas. The research emphasizes the significance of language as a facilitator for effective pedagogical practice and encourages broader application of Filipino in teaching PE, complemented by sufficient development of materials and teacher training.

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