Dialogic Filipino Instruction and Learner Communicative Confidence among Grade 6 Learners
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Communicative confidence, Dialogic Filipino instruction, Filipino language education, Grade 6 learners, Oral participation, Quantile regressionAbstract
This study investigated how dialogic Filipino instruction was associated with the communicative confidence of Grade 6 learners at Old San Mariano Integrated School in San Mariano, Isabela. It employed a cross-sectional explanatory association design using an ordinal-data analytic approach. Data were collected through a validated researcher-developed questionnaire that measured purposeful questioning, probing, learner-to-learner exchange, connection of responses, respect for differing ideas, equitable participation, and dimensions of communicative confidence. The instrument demonstrated high internal consistency, with an overall Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.92. Median and interquartile range were used to describe the variables, while Spearman’s rank-order correlation and quantile regression were applied to determine their association. Results showed that dialogic Filipino instruction was experienced at a high level, although learner-to-learner exchange and equitable participation remained moderate. Learner communicative confidence was also moderate, with the greatest difficulties observed in seeking clarification and continuing to speak after committing communication errors. Dialogic Filipino instruction had a strong positive relationship with communicative confidence. Quantile regression further revealed that the association was strongest among learners in the lower-confidence group, indicating that dialogic practices were particularly relevant to hesitant speakers. The findings support the use of structured peer exchanges, equitable speaking opportunities, sufficient response time, and supportive correction in Filipino classes. Strengthening these practices may help learners communicate ideas, respond to others, and recover from mistakes with greater confidence.
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