The Mediating Effect of Filipino Language Orientation toward Language Attitude and Active Learning of the Learners

Abstract

Aims:  This research aims to determine the mediating effect of Filipino Language orientation towards language attitude and active learning of the learners. Study Design: Quantitative non-experimental design. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted among Senior High School students in HOLY CHILD College of Davao, particularly on 3 campuses: Mintal, Jacinto, and Cabantian during the school year 2022-2023. Methodology: The respondents were 261 senior high school students from private schools in Davao City, Region 11, Philippines. The respondents were chosen using stratified sampling. The data was collected using survey questionnaires. The data analysis was done by mean, Pearson correlational coefficient and Path analysis. Results: The results revealed that the level of language attitude was high and the level of active learning of the learners was very high. Additionally, the level of Filipino Language orientation is also high. There was a significant relationship between language attitude and active learning, language attitude and Filipino Language orientation, and Filipino Language orientation and active learning. Conclusion: Therefore, there is a partial mediation of Filipino Language orientation toward language attitude and active learning of the learners. Therefore, the researcher recommends that to enhance the language attitude and Filipino Language orientation of the students, they can participate in competitions related to Filipino Language like National Language Month and National Literature Month. Additionally, teachers should provide an interactive experience to the students in teaching of Filipino like audiolingual method, community language learning, language scaffolding, Socratic discussion and others.