Matatag Curriculum: Introduction

Question 1

The Shape of the Curricula for Languages

Answer 1

1. Background and rationale for learning languages
2. Key concepts and principles of the design of the languages curricula and language education
3. Organization and structure of the curricula for languages

Question 2

Background and Rationale for learning languages

Answer 2

The language curricula anchored on the principle of the importance of learning the first language L1 of the learners and L2/L3, in order to communicate effectively with others and to develop an understanding of the world around them.

Question 3

Learning languages allows learners to …

Answer 3

Expand their horizons
Provides them with opportunities to communicate with others
Allowing them to understand, interpret, and create meaning in their relationships and cultural experiences.
Enables them to develop their thinking, expression, appreciation, and reflection on their experiences and participation in society.

Question 4

Learning languages contributes to …

Answer 4

strengthening capabilities for social, economic, and international development, which contributes to
the development of rich linguistic and cultural resources.

Question 5

For Indigenous peoples/communities, learning their own language…

Answer 5

grounds them in the context of their community life and enables them to develop deeper recognition and understanding of their Indigenous
knowledge systems and practices.

Question 6

It also ensures full and effective participation and inclusion in society, as in the case of the
Filipino Deaf community

Question 7

Specifically, learning languages:

Answer 7

• develops the ability to communicate and expands their literacy repertoires;
• improves understanding of the nature of language, culture, and processes of communication;
• fosters an appreciation and respect for diversity and openness to other perspectives;
• helps learners understand how languages and cultures shape their understanding of the world and of themselves, their own heritage, and
their identity; and
• enhances creative and critical thinking skills as well as intellectual and analytic capacity.