LANGUAGE AND POLICIES

IN DEPED

Presented by: Group 6

DepEd
• The Department of Education (DepEd) is the
government agency responsible for ensuring access to
quality education for all Filipinos. Established in 1863,
DepEd oversees the country's public and private
schools, curriculum development, teacher training, and
educational policies. Its mission is to provide every
Filipino with a solid foundation for lifelong learning
and success.
• Medium of Instruction: Determining the language(s)
used for teaching various subjects.
• Multilingual Education: Addressing the linguistic
diversity in the Philippines through policies that
support the use of multiple languages in education.
• Language Acquisition: Implementing strategies to
enhance students' language skills in both the official
languages and regional languages.
Language Policies in DepEd
• Official Languages: Establishing and recognizing the
official languages used in education, such as Filipino
and English.
• Language Integration: Policies that encourage the
integration of regional languages and dialects into the
curriculum.
• Language Proficiency Standards: Setting standards
for language proficiency to ensure quality education.
Inclusive Education Policies
• Inclusive Language Practices: Policies that promote
an inclusive environment for students with diverse
linguistic backgrounds.
• Support Mechanisms: Implementing measures to
assist students who face language-related challenges,
ensuring that they can access and participate in
education.
Assessment and Evaluation Policies
• Language Proficiency Assessments: Regular
assessments to gauge students' language proficiency in
both Filipino and English.
• Fair Evaluation Practices: Policies to ensure that
assessments are fair and consider the linguistic
diversity among students.
Teacher Training and Development
• Language Teaching Strategies: Training programs
for teachers to enhance their language teaching skills.
• Professional Development: Ongoing initiatives to
keep teachers updated on the latest language education
methodologies.