In this paper I will present a brief historical background of the educational systems in the Philippines and the language policies from the time of the Spanish Colonization to the present. This will lead to a brief analysis of the recurring themes in the perennial debates over English versus Pilipino. Then I will describe the current pedagogies of teaching English in the early grades of Philippine schools. A brief review of current research studies on bilingual education will follow. And finally, I will narrate how three generations of a Chinese-Filipino family had learned English, Chinese, and Pilipino and how they fare in the three languages.
Background of Language Policies in Schools at Different Periods of Philippine History Debates over Languages Pedagogy of Teaching English in the early Grades Research Studies on Bilingual Education Socio-economic-cultural Realities in Learning and Teaching English A Case Narrative: English Proficiency in 3 Generations of a Chinese-filipino Family References
