Home⇛Journal of Interdisciplinary Perspectives⇛vol. 3 no. 10 (2025)

Taglish as a Medium of Instruction in Teaching MAPEH 7: A Basis for Improving Instruction

Lilen Kathy Mae A. Bahingawan | Mary Grace M. Bulatao

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

The Philippine education system was mainly based on American educational methods. There was an ongoing issue of determining the most effective medium of instruction to improve student understanding and participation, particularly in content-intensive subjects such as MAPEH. This study explored the effectiveness of Taglish as a medium of instruction in teaching MAPEH 7 at Patul National High School. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-tests, and weighted means, while qualitative insights were assessed through content analysis. In both groups, statistically significant improvements were observed; however, the experimental group demonstrated a greater mean gain in post-test scores, indicating that Taglish may be more effective in promoting comprehension and engagement in MAPEH classes. Learners demonstrated a different preference for Taglish, citing improved comprehension and comfort during lessons. Despite the increase in scores, the majority of learners remained at the "Beginning Proficiency" level, indicating the need for more engaging strategies and extended interventions. Overall, the research demonstrated that Taglish promoted improved learner engagement and comprehension by offering a culturally responsive and inclusive instructional approach, one that aligns with the goals of the MATATAG MAPEH curriculum to make learning more meaningful, relatable, and learner-centered. The results suggested that a proposal for enhancing instruction should have included the integration of structured bilingual vocabulary support and additional teacher training in code-switching techniques. In response to these findings, the researcher proposed a program called "The Power of Vault: Unlocking the Unfamiliar Words in MAPEH 7: A Taglish Vocabulary Guide for Better Understanding," a contextualized vocabulary guide designed to help students learn and understand technical terms in Taglish, a language they find relatable and reassuring. The program will help decrease the learning gap by providing instructions that are more accessible, relatable, and meaningful to learners.



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