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Language Appreciation Among Elders and Learners from Indigenous Peoples' Communities |
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| Title | Language Appreciation Among Elders and Learners from Indigenous Peoples' Communities |
| Creator | Kathrina Lorraine Lucasan |
| Contributor | Dina Ocampo,Anne Sheila Choi,Rozanno Rufino |
| Publisher | British Council |
| Publication Year | 2563 |
| Keyword | Language appreciation, indigenous peoples, Philippines, cultural identity, multilingual education, indigenous peoples' education |
| Abstract | Language is considered a part of living or intangible heritage and, as such, is transmitted from generation to generation. For indigenous communities, the function of language is beyond communication. It is integral to their identities and the preservation of their cultures. Language appreciation is defined as the "recognition of worth through analytical perception and keen insight" (Brooks, 1977, p.263). This paper identifies language appreciation indicators to deepen the understanding of how languages are valued. Indicators were generated from focus group discussions with Filipino indigenous peoples (IP) community elders as well as interactive activities conducted with IP learners from Grades 5-6. These activities included the use of language portraits, activities using illustrations of community life, and pictures depicting emotions. Similar themes emerged from the responses of the IP elders and learners, namely cultural identity, connection to the ancestral domain/environment, community life, and indigenous knowledge. Though comparable, different language appreciation themes were generated for their mother tongue and for the additional languages they speak. These findings are relevant to understanding the value of languages in the curriculum as they provide insights into multilingual and multiliteracy education in the Philippines. |
| Language | English |
| URL Website | https://www.asiapacificmle.net/conference/2019 |
| Website title | The Inclusion, Mobility and Multilingual Education Conference |
