A Korean language textbook used in Filipino school curriculum
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Education (DepEd) clarified that Korean language is not a replacement for Filipino language in school curricula.
Reports said 10 selected schools in the country have started to teach “Hangeul” or Korean language in class.
This drew flak on social media because many thought it would replace or totally scrap the Filipino language in school curriculum.
“Again Korean is an elective and special program na dinagdag po natin sa mga foreign language na existing na noong 2009 pa. Again ano po iyong 5? German, Mandarin, Nihonggo, French and Spanish; and now we have Korean,” explained Education Undersecretary Anne Sevilla.
DepEd argued that from kindergarten until the students reach Grade 3, the medium of instruction is the mother tongue, which is Filipino, and other local dialects for some subjects in schools.
This is in contrast to the claims and opinions of many on social media.
In fact, DepEd said, they have been consistent in strengthening and promoting the Filipino language to school children and teen students.
“Hindi po papalitan ng Korean language ang ating Filipino language. Definitely not because the Department of Education is enhancing and improving our Filipino and panitikan as a core subject. So, major po iyan; walang bata na magtatapos ng K12 na hindi nag-aaral ng Filipino at panitikan kasi siya po ay core subjects,” Sevilla reiterated.
Sevilla noted that aside from the Filipino language, two other subjects use Filipino as a medium of instruction and these are Araling Panlipunan which discusses culture and history of the Philippines; and the Values Formation which, by the name itself, deals with good values practiced by Filipinos. – Marje Pelayo (with reports from Mai Bermudez)
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