ABSTRACT
TITLE:
Padaba Taka: Isang Awiting Bikolano Bilang Lunsarang Gamit sa
Pagtuturo Tungo sa Pagkatuto ng Wikang Bikol
RESEARCHER:
Joshua V. Braga, LPT
COURSE:
Master of Arts in Education Major in Teaching Filipino Language:
Camarines Norte State College – Main Campus
YEAR:
2023
ADVISER:
Edwin R. Ichiano, Ph.D
Teaching and learning a second language remain challenges for both teachers and
students. This research delves into the effectiveness of Bicolano songs in teaching the Bicol
language to students. According to the study titled "Music as a Medium of Instruction (MMI): A
new pedagogical approach to English language teaching for students with and without music
training" by Fernández et al., it suggests that using music as a tool enhances speaking, listening,
reading, and writing skills. Gordon's Music Learning Theory also supports this idea, emphasizing
a cognitive process called "Audiation," wherein the brain assigns meaning to everything heard,
similar to language learning.
The researcher employed a quantitative methodology using an experimental design with a
teaching tool to measure the effectiveness of Bicolano songs in Bicol language instruction. Pretests and post-tests were conducted to assess the difference in vocabulary levels before and after
using Bicolano songs for teaching. The research findings indicate that the majority of students
use Tagalog as their language of communication at home, resulting in lower scores in the pre-test
related to Bicol vocabulary.
After incorporating Bicolano songs into Bicol language instruction, the post-test results
reveal an improvement in students' vocabulary and knowledge of the Bicol language.