Perception of Grade 7 Students on Special Program on foreign Language: Input to an Action Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This research aimed to identify students' perception of the Special Program on Foreign Language so that teachers will be aware of how the students perceive the program of studying another language specifically Chinese Mandarin.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was utilized in this study. The respondents of this study are the thirty-five (35) Grade 7 students Section Confucius of Bilaran National High School of the school year 2018-2019, who incidentally are the first batch to undergo this program. A questionnaire was devised that focused on the students' reasons for studying SPFL, attitude, SPFL teachers and lessons. Responses were studied as students were grouped according to age, gender and school last attended. And when grouped accordingly it was discovered that regardless of age, gender and school last attended there is no significant difference noted on the students' reason for studying SPFL, their attitude and perception of SPFL teachers and lessons.

RESULTS

This study revealed the students' belief that learning Chinese Mandarin is not an easy task yet studying it will help them communicate with Chinese people in the Philippines or a foreign land. With the many commodities made in China, students are motivated to know more about Chinese culture.

DISCUSSIONS

There is also an enthusiasm to know more about Chinese culture. In which they expect the activities in SPFL will be a chance to display their artistic skills but they also know that learning Chinese Mandarin is not easy. With the results gathered, an Action Plan was developed for a more enjoyable yet language proficiency-based teaching and learning environment.