Science learning and teaching : language in focus : proceedings of a Symposium on the Role of Language in Science Learning / edited by Marie S. Fernandez

The Major Papers -- I. Filipino as the Language of Instruction in Science: The Maugnayin Approach -- II. Linguistic and Conceptual Problems in Learning Science -- III. English as the Medium of Instruction for Science Education -- IV. English and Pilipino in Science Teaching and Learning: Some Theoretical and Pragmatic Considerations -- V. Pilipino or Filipino in Science Learning -- The Reaction Papers -- I. Pilipino as the Medium of Instruction in Science Education: Reviewing the Possibilities for Development -- II. Pilipino as the Language of Science and Technology: The Real Problem -- II. The Role of Language in Science Learning: Some Linguistic Considerations -- IV. The Advantages of a Bilingual Policy in Philippine Science Education -- V. Language as a Tool for Science Learning.

The smallness of this room where we are gathered today belies the educational importance of the event that shall take place here this morning. I am sure that you will agree with me that the topic for discussion today holds more significance than the other subjects that normally catch the attention of the public about education. Language and the language of instruction have always been very interesting and important issues in education. Many previous discussions on these, however, have confused the differences between a language policy and the medium of instruction policy.