Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

The National Engineering University
ARASOF-Nasugbu Campus
R. Martinez St., Brgy. Bucana, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines 4231
Mobile No: +63 171072200
E-mail Address: [email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

College of Teacher Education

Dear Respondents, 

Greetings of peace! 

We, the students of Batangas State University under the College of Teacher Education (CTE) are
in the process of writing our undergraduate thesis entitled “The Impact of Pedagogic Code-
Switching on the Teaching Competency among Fourth-Year Level Pre-Service Teachers at
Batangas State University ARASOF – Nasugbu” as part of the partial requirements for the
degree of Bachelor of Secondary Education. The purpose of the study is to examine the impact
of code-switching on the teaching competencies among fourth-year pre-service teachers in the
classroom.

In this connection, we sincerely request your assistance in completing this questionnaire. Rest
assured that all information will be held in the strictest confidence and used solely for academic
reasons.

Your cooperation in this endeavor will greatly assist in completing our research. And we
sincerely appreciate your positive response. Thank you so much.

Very truly yours,

TRICIA MHAE F. MORALES

Researcher

KAREN A. DE MAYO
Researcher

Noted by:
LEOLANDA A. BALILLA
Thesis Adviser

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BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
ARASOF-Nasugbu Campus
R. Martinez St., Brgy. Bucana, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines 4231
Mobile No: +63 171072200
E-mail Address: [email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

Attestation and Consent

I have read and grasped this questionnaire's contents. I certify that the information I have
provided in this form is true and accurate. I consent to being a respondent and to having my
information processed only for the purposes of this study. My information will be kept
confidential and will not be exploited.

 Yes, I will participate

 No, I will not participate

I. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE
Direction: Please complete all sections of this survey. Place a checkmark in each box that
corresponds to your response.

1. Full Name. (optional)

______________________________________

2. What is your age?

 17 – 19
 20 – 22
 23 – above

3. What is your gender?

 Male
 Female

4. What type of high school did you graduate from?

 Public
 Private
Define code-switching
5. How frequently do you use code-switching inside the classroom?
 Always
 Often
 Sometimes
 Rarely
 Never

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BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
ARASOF-Nasugbu Campus
R. Martinez St., Brgy. Bucana, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines 4231
Mobile No: +63 171072200
E-mail Address: [email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

II. THE FACTORS INFLUENCING CODE-SWITCHING AMONG PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS.

Direction: Use the rate below to indicate your response. Please put a checkmark on the space that corresponds to
your answer in the following factors that influences your code-switching.

5 - Always
4 - Often
3 - Sometimes
2 - Rarely
1 – Never

The factors influencing code-switching among Always  Often  Sometimes  Rarely  Never
pre-service teachers
5 4 3 2 1

1. I used code-switching to explain the meaning of

unfamiliar words and phrases.
2. I used code-switching to make clear difficult
concepts.
3. I used code-switching to expound explicitly the
grammar.
4. I used code-switching to make sure that my
students can able to understand what I’m saying.
5.  I used code-switching to introduce new things
or talk about new topics.
6. I used code-switching to tell my students how
English is different from their first language.
7. I used code-switching to call my students'
attention.
8. I used code-switching to establish and organize
tasks in the classroom.
9. I used code-switching to keep discipline in the
classroom and the arrangement of the lesson.
10. I used code-switching to give feedback on the
performance of the students.
11. I used code-switching to motivate students to
join in classroom activities.
12. I used code-switching to solidify my
relationship with the students.
13. I used code-switching to lessen my student’s
anxiety in terms of learning English.
14. I used code-switching to heighten the
confidence of my students in learning English.

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BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
ARASOF-Nasugbu Campus
R. Martinez St., Brgy. Bucana, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines 4231
Mobile No: +63 171072200
E-mail Address: [email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

III. THE ATTITUDES OF RESPONDENTS TOWARD CODE-SWITCHING.

Direction: Use the rate below to indicate your response. Please put a checkmark on the space that corresponds to
your answer.

5 - Strongly Agree
4 - Agree
3 - Moderately Agree
2 - Disagree
1 - Strongly Disagree

My attitude toward code-switching Strongly Agree Moderately Disagree Strongly

Agree Agree  Disagree

5 4 3 2 1

1. I converse with my friends using Filipino

and English during our casual
conversation.
2. In my English subject, I speak Filipino
and switch to English from time to time.
3. As a routine, I mix English and Filipino in
my English subject because my teacher
allows me.
4. During classroom discussions, I mix
Filipino and English language because it
is a good practice among us students.
5. I can express myself easier and accurately
when I mix Filipino and English
language.
6. Using both Filipino and English during
class discussions makes learning English
lessons easier and faster.
7. During group activities, I use the
combination of Filipino and English
because my teacher allows it.
8. I combine Filipino and English languages
because it is just natural, and it is a
linguistic trend being practiced by
everyone.
9. In using technological gadgets in school, I
prefer using English and Filipino.

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BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
ARASOF-Nasugbu Campus
R. Martinez St., Brgy. Bucana, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines 4231
Mobile No: +63 171072200
E-mail Address: [email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

IV. THE SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ATTITUDES OF THE RESPONDENTS

TOWARD CODE-SWITCHING WHEN GROUPED ACCORDING TO THEIR DEMOGRAPHIC
PROFILE.

Direction: Use the rate below to indicate your response. Please put a checkmark on the space that corresponds to
your answer.

5 - Strongly Agree
4 - Agree
3 - Moderately Agree
2 - Disagree
1 - Strongly Disagree

My attitude toward code-switching Strongly Agree Moderately Disagree Strongly

according to my age Agree Agree  Disagree

5 3 1
4 2

10. I converse with my friends using Filipino

and English during our casual
conversation.
11. In my English subject, I speak Filipino
and switch to English from time to time.
12. As a routine, I mix English and Filipino in
my English subject because my teacher
allows me.
13. During classroom discussions, I mix
Filipino and English language because it
is a good practice among us students.
14. I can express myself easier and more
accurate when I mix Filipino and English
language.
15. Using both Filipino and English during
class discussion makes the learning of
English lessons easier and faster.
16. During group activities, I use the
combination of Filipino and English
because my teacher allows it.
17. I combine Filipino and English language
because it is just natural, and it is a
linguistic trend being practiced by
everyone.
18. In using technological gadgets in the
school, I prefer using English and
Filipino.

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BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
ARASOF-Nasugbu Campus
R. Martinez St., Brgy. Bucana, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines 4231
Mobile No: +63 171072200
E-mail Address: [email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

My attitude toward code-switching according Strongly Agree Moderately Disagree Strongly

to my gender Agree Agree Disagree
5 4 3 2 1
19. I converse with my friends using Filipino
and English during our casual conversation.
20. In my English subject, I speak Filipino and
switch to English from time to time.
21. As a routine, I mix English and Filipino in
my English subject because my teacher
allows me.
22. During classroom discussions, I mix
Filipino and English language because it is a
good practice among us students.
23. I can express myself easier and more
accurately when I mix Filipino and English
language.
24. Using both Filipino and English during class
discussion makes the learning of English
lessons easier and faster.
25. During group activities, I use the
combination of Filipino and English because
my teacher allows it.
26. I combine Filipino and English language
because it is just natural, and it is a
linguistic trend being practiced by everyone.
27. In using technological gadgets in the school,
I prefer using English and Filipino.
My attitude toward code-switching according Strongly Agree Moderately Disagree Strongly
to my type of high school I graduated from Agree Agree Disagree
5 4 3 2 1
28. I converse with my friends using Filipino
and English during our casual conversation.
29. In my English subject, I speak Filipino and
switch to English from time to time.
30. As a routine, I mix English and Filipino in
my English subject because my teacher
allows me.
31. During classroom discussions, I mix
Filipino and English language because it is a
good practice among us students.
32. I can express myself easier and more
accurate when I mix Filipino and English
language.
33. Using both Filipino and English during class
discussion makes the learning of English
lessons easier and faster.
34. During group activities, I use the
combination of Filipino and English because
my teacher allows it.
35. I combine Filipino and English language

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BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
ARASOF-Nasugbu Campus
R. Martinez St., Brgy. Bucana, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines 4231
Mobile No: +63 171072200
E-mail Address: [email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

because it is just natural, and it is a

linguistic trend being practiced by everyone.
36. In using technological gadgets in the school,
I prefer using English and Filipino.

V. PRE-SERVICE TEACHER’S PERCEPTION OF CODE-SWITCHING DURING A

CLASSROOM DISCUSSION.

Direction: Use the rate below to indicate your response. Please put a checkmark on the space that
corresponds to your answer to the statements.

5 - Strongly Agree
4 - Agree
3 - Moderately Agree
2 - Disagree
1 - Strongly Disagree

My perception of code-switching Strongly Agree Moderately Disagree Strongly

during a classroom discussion Agree Agree Disagree

5 4 3 2 1

1. The usage of code-switching

supports students to learn English.

2. The use of code-switching can

help students to comprehend the
materials provided to them.
3. The use of code-switching aids the
student’s understanding in terms of
new English vocabulary.
4. The usage of code-switching
improves students' fluency and
accuracy in speaking English.
5. Code-switching facilitates
students’ development of writing
skills in English.
6. The use of code-switching
provides meaningful transactions
between teachers and students.
7. The use of code-switching aids the
teachers to manage their time in
discussing things.

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BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
ARASOF-Nasugbu Campus
R. Martinez St., Brgy. Bucana, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines 4231
Mobile No: +63 171072200
E-mail Address: [email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

8. The usage of code-switching

makes it difficult for students to
learn English.

My perception toward my peers who use code- Strongly Agree Moderately Disagree Strongly
switching during a classroom discussion Agree Agree Disagree

5 4 3 2 1

9. They use code-switching because it supports

their ability to learn English.
10. They use code-switching because it can help
them to comprehend the materials provided
to them.
11. They use code-switching because it aids their
understanding in terms of new English
vocabulary.
12. They use code-switching because it improves
their fluency and accuracy in speaking
English.
13. They use code-switching because it facilitates
their development of writing skills in
English.
14. They use code-switching because it provides
meaningful transactions between teachers
and students.
15. They use code-switching because it aids them
to manage their time in discussing things.
16. They use code-switching because it makes it
difficult for them to learn English.
My perception toward my teachers who use Strongly Agree Moderately Disagree Strongly
code-switching during a classroom discussion Agree Agree Disagree
5 4 3 2 1
17. They use code-switching because it supports
their ability to learn English.
18. They use code-switching because it can help
them to comprehend the materials provided
to them.
19. They use code-switching because it aids their
understanding in terms of new English
vocabulary.
20. They use code-switching because it improves
their fluency and accuracy in speaking
English.
21. They use code-switching because it facilitates
their development of writing skills in
English.

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BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
ARASOF-Nasugbu Campus
R. Martinez St., Brgy. Bucana, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines 4231
Mobile No: +63 171072200
E-mail Address: [email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

22. They use code-switching because it provides

meaningful transactions between teachers
and students.
23. They use code-switching because it aids them
to manage their time in discussing things.
24. They use code-switching because it makes it
difficult for them to learn English.

VI. THE IMPACTS OF THE FOLLOWING FACTORS ON THE RESPONDENTS’ TEACHING

COMPETENCIES AS INDICATED BY THEIR COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE IN
TERMS OF: HOW FREQUENTLY THEY USE CODE-SWITCHING AND ATTITUDE TO
CODE-SWITCHING.

Direction: Use the rate below to indicate your response. Please put a checkmark on the space that
corresponds to your answer.

5 - Strongly Agree
4 - Agree
3 - Moderately Agree
2 - Disagree
1 - Strongly Disagree

The impacts of the following factors Strongly Agree Moderately Disagree Strongly
on my teaching competencies as Agree Agree Disagree
indicated by my communicative
competence in terms of how 5 4 3 2 1
frequently I use code-switching

1. I am able to convey instructions more

effectively.
2. I switch between languages so that I
can deliver information or concepts to
my students with ease.
3. I am able to interact with my students
more.
4. I am able to get the attention of my
students and motivate them.
5. Code-switching becomes a manner of
my teaching as my students are not able
to understand the English language
smoothly.
6. I am able to engage my students to
actively participate in our class
discussions.

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The National Engineering University
ARASOF-Nasugbu Campus
R. Martinez St., Brgy. Bucana, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines 4231
Mobile No: +63 171072200
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7. I am able to influence my students.

8. I am able to discipline my students
well.
9. I am able to connect my students in
the second language.
10. I am able to help my students to
understand our class discussion.
The impacts of the following factors Strongly Agree Moderately Disagree Strongly
on my teaching competencies as Agree Agree Disagree
indicated by my communicative
competence in terms of my attitude 5 4 3 2 1
toward code-switching
1. I am able to convey instructions more
effectively.
2. I switch between languages so that I
can deliver information or concepts
to my students with ease.
3. I am able to interact with my students
more.
4. I am able to get the attention of my
students and motivate them.
5. Code-switching becomes a manner of
my teaching as my students are not
able to understand the English
language smoothly.
6. I am able to engage my students to
actively participate in our class
discussions.
7. I am able to influence my students.
8. I am able to discipline my students
well.
25. I am able to connect my students in
the second language.
26. I am able to help my students to
understand our class discussion.

THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS!

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BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY
The National Engineering University
ARASOF-Nasugbu Campus
R. Martinez St., Brgy. Bucana, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines 4231
Mobile No: +63 171072200
E-mail Address: [email protected] | Website Address: http://www.batstate-u.edu.ph

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