CULTURAL DIFFICULTIES IN ADJUSTING WITHIN MAINSTREAM CULTURE

Task Design of Educ 103- Building and Enhancing New Literacies Across the
Curriculum

An Activity Sheet

Presented to

Ms. Magarao, Mehara

Davao Oriental State College Of Science and Technology

Submitted by:

Alilongan, Chenny Mae

Abella, Karen Joy

Alcayde, Renamariefe

Alinsub, Rose Ann

Arimao, Sitti Shalyn

Asendiente, Jessa Mae

Catallopa, Regine

Cabras, Gretchen

April 2021
 OBJECTIVES

Using qualitative and quantitative research methods, this research explores students’
social and cultural adaptation within mainstream culture. It aims to:

1. Explore culture's impact on student learning and social behavior.

2. Examine culture's impact on the learning and social behavior of students from
different culture
 INTRODUCTION

Culture is part of the lives of all human being. No matter where you live, who
you are and what are your views and perceptions in life, you are working and
building relationships with people—people who have all cultures. In every country
and places, there is always a culture that makes it people different from others. It is a
strong part of everyone’s lives since it can influence how you view the world, your
values, your humor, your hopes, your loyalty and even your worries and fears. So
when you’re working and creating relationship with other people, it helps to see and
understand the culture they have.

But as time passes by, cultural differences become a big issue and a problem
to the people around the globe. Hate crimes are now very alarming especially in
America eventhough there are already laws against it. Asian American experienced
racism and descrimination in the Western part. An individual is being descriminated
of their skin color, beliefs, traditions, language and racial or ethnic origin. Thus,
culture can be a key to unity when people see it as a beautiful thing but it can also
cause chaos and misunderstanding to many people when they view culture diversity
as negative one.

Last year (2020), the video of George Floyd’s death at the hands of police in
Minneapolis triggered protests around the world. It brought renewed attention to the
high-profile deaths of black Americans during the past decade and ongoing concerns
about systematic racism in the criminal justice system. Discrimation doesn’t only hurt
the physical aspect of the person but also in emotional and mental aspect that
makes things worst.Harming and dragging someone’s right because of the
differences of views, perspective and belief is a perpetuate inequality.

In the Philippines, students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) often encountered discrimination; bullying, physical and sexual
assault.These abuses can cause deep and lasting harm and curtail students’ right to
education.
 In this regard, the researchers decided to conduct a research and an interview
to a selected participants regarding to cultural difficulties in adjusting within
mainstream culture.
 FIRST PARTICIPANT

(Interviewed by Chenny Alilongan)

1. I became an introvert because of my culture.

Answer (Bisaya to English):
Bisaya:
“Yes, tong nag senior high school ko, na halos di ko makigstorya sa bisaya nako nga
mga classmate ug sa mga tao sa among boarding house kay maulaw ko tungod lagi
sa akong pagka-mandaya.”

English (Translated):

“Yes, back then when I was in senior high, I can't even talk in visaya/vernacular
fluently to my classmates and even to my roommates for I was shy in my native
accent.

2. I experienced trauma because lots of people bullied me.

Answer (Bisaya to English):
Bisaya:
“Yes, tungod sa akong itsura ug sinultihan, ako man gud na pagkatao kay walay
confidence sa sarili maong gamay na di maayung sinultihan sa ako di na na mawala
sa akong huna-huna.”

English (Translated):

“Yes, they bullied me because of my appearance and my accent when I speak. I'm a
type of person who has a low self-esteem that even minor hurtful words for others
traumatized me.

3. I don’t have many friends because they said I am different.

Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“Yes, tong nag senior high ko, gamay ra gyud akong mga barkada, mga igagaw lang
pa gyud nako, siguro tungod ra pud sa walay koy confidence nga makigstorya sa
uban kay mahadlok ko mamali ug storya like makamandaya ko pinakalit then di sila
kasabot ila kong kataw an na para saila joke2 pero sakit nato sakong side, mao na
akong ginalikayan.”
English (Translated):

“Yes, I only have few friends to consider in senior high and they were my cousins.
Maybe because I don’t have the confidence to socialize with others, and I'm afraid to
make mistakes like when I speak in my native dialect and they can't understand it
and just assumed it was a joke, even that hurts me, and that is what I'm avoiding to
happen.

4. I have friends who secretly hate me because of the way I speak.

Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“No, wala man sad ko ka experience ana.”

English (Translated):
“No, I never experience that one.”

5. I got bullied because of the language I used.

Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“Yes, Every time na makalimot ko nga bisaya diay akong kaistorya then nag
mandaya ko, ila kung e bully dayun ug sundug-sundugon tong akong
gipangyawyaw, then ako diri mokataw katawa na lang balag lain nato sako.”
English (Translated):

“Yes, every time that I accidentally speak Mandaya because I forgot that I talked with
bisaya people, they will bully me and make fun of the way I speak. I will just laugh
without them knowing that it hurts me.”

6. I got teased by others because of how I dressed and my style of

clothing.
Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“Yes, mag ingon sila nga wala koy sense of fashion ug tungod sad sa akong lawas
nga payat.”

English (Translated)
“Yes,I will just tell them that I don't have a sense of fashion because I am skinny.”
 7. I experienced being avoided by someone because of my way of living or
social status.
Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“No, wala.”

English (Translated):
“No, never.”

8. I experienced being called insulting names because of my physical

appearance and differences.
Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“Yes, because of my appearance, usahay ginaingnan ko nilag pangit ug payatot.”
English (Translated):

“Yes, because of my appearance they will bully me by telling that I am ugly and
skinny.

9. I got laughed by others because of my beliefs and views in life.

Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“No, wala pasad ko ka experience ana.”

English (Translated):
“No, I never experience that one.”
 10. I tried to change my practices in order to fits to other people’s standard.
Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“Yes, tong time na grade 12 nako, na narealize nako na di maayu ning always ko
loner, so gi try nako makig fit in sa ila and nakabarkada sad kos mga buotan nga
dawat akong pagkamandaya ug wala gyud nila gipa feel nga lahi ko sa ilaha, ug
tungod nila naa nakoy confidence makig socialize sa uban.”

English (Translated):

“Yes, way back when I was in Grade 12, I realized that it is not good to be loner
always, so I tried to fit in with other people and because of that I found good friends
who accepted my tribe which is Mandaya. They never treated me different. And
because of them I am now confident to socialize with other people.”
 Second Participant

(Interviewed by Jessa Asendiente)

1. I became an introvert because of my culture.

Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“Yes, kay tungod anang sungog sungogon ko sauna sa akong mga
classmate/friends nawala akong confidence sa tanan buhaton nako.”

English (Translated):

“Yes, I was bullied by my friends and classmate because of that I lose all the
confidence that I build.”

2. I experienced trauma because lots of people bullied me.

Answer (Bisaya to English):
Bisaya:
“Yes, hilabi na ug magkamali kag report, pronounced ug recite makawala gyud ug
kompyansa sa sarili.”

English (Translated):

“Yes, when I made mistakes in reporting, pronouncing the word and in recitation I
lose my self-confidence when the teased me.”

3. I don’t have many friends because they said I am different.

Answer (Bisaya to English):
Bisaya:
“Yes, ako mismo ang magpili man gud, kanang makatabang sa ako. Dile kay lahi ko
kun dile akoang mapili.”

English:
“Yes, I choose friends that are good to my mental health and growth.”
 4. I have friends who secretly hate me because of the way I speak.
Answer (Bisaya to English):
Bisaya:
“Yes, makita man nako sa uban classmates nako nga dile dula ganahan sa akoa
pero ginapasagdaan ra nako.”

English (Translated):
“Yes, some of my classmates hate me secretly but I don't mind them.”

5. I got bullied because of the language I used.

Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“No, wala man sad koka experience ana.”

English (Translated):
“No, I never experienced that one.”

6. I got teased by others because of how I dressed and my style of

clothing.
Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“No, wala sad ko kaagi ana.”

English (Translated):
“No, I never experienced that one too.”

7. I experienced being avoided by someone because of my way of living or

social status.
Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“No, wala sad koka experience ana.”

English (Translated):
“No, I never experience that.”
 8. I experienced being called insulting names because of my physical
appearance and differences.
Answer (Bisaya to English):
Bisaya:
“No, wala pa sad hinoun koka experience ana.”

English (Translated):
“No, I never experienced that too.”

9. I got laughed by others because of my beliefs and views in life.

Answer (Bisaya to English):
Bisaya:
“No gihapon, wala sad koka experience ana.”

English (Translated):
“Still no, I never experienced that.”

10. I tried to change my practices in order to fits to other people’s standard.

Answer (Bisaya to English):
Bisaya:
“Yes, para dilikonilamabully.”
English (Translated):
“Yes, so that they can’t bully me.”
 Third Participant
(Interviewed by Regine Catallopa)

1. I became an introvert because of my culture.

Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya
“No, wala man sad ko nahimo og introvert tungod sa akoang culture.”

English (Translated):
“No, I didn’t become an introvert because of my culture.”

2. I experienced trauma because lots of people bullied me.

Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“No, wala sad koka experience ana.”

English (Translated):
“No, I never experienced that.”

3. I don’t have many friends because they said I am different.

Answer (Bisaya to Englisd)
Bisaya:
“No sad, daghan man gud friends bisan ing-ani akong culture.”

English:
“Still no, I still have many friends despite of my culture.”

4. I have friends who secretly hate me because of the way I speak.

Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“No, wala man sad ko’y friends na hate ko kay ing-ani ko.”

English (Translated):
“No, I don’t have any friends hate me because of who I am.”

5. I got bullied because of the language I used.

Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“No, wala sad ko ka experienced na gibully sad bay.”
English:
“No, I never experienced being bullied too.”

6. I got teased by others because of how I dressed and my style of

clothing.
Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“Yes, ginakantyawan ko nila usahay kay pantigulang ug dili daw bagay akong
ginasuot.”

English (Translated):

“Yes, sometimes, they mocked at me for the way I dressed, saying I'm old-
fashioned.”

7. I experienced being avoided by someone because of my way of living or

social status.
Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“No, wala sad koka experienced ana na gilikayan sa uban tungod lang sa akong
social status.’’

English (Translated):
“No, I never experienced being avoided by others because of my social status.”
 8. I experienced being called insulting names because of my physical
appearance and differences.
Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“Yes, naay ubang tawo ginasaway ko kay itom daw ko, lisngag, putot, tas tigulangon
moasta ug nawong.

English (Translated):

“Yes, some of them judge my skin color, the nose that I have, and even my small
height. They even said I look old and acts like one.”

9. I got laughed by others because of my beliefs and views in life.

Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“No, wala sad ko ka experienced na gikataw an sa uban kay tungod sa akong panan
aw sa kinabuhi.”

English (Translated):
“No, I never experienced being laughed by others because of how I view life.”

10. I tried to change my practices in order to fits to other people’s standard.

Answer (Bisaya to English)
Bisaya:
“Yes, sauna gina testing nako magbag-o para magfit-in pero mali diay to mao nang
mas gipili nako nga dili magbag-o.”

English (Translated):

“Yes, back then, I tried to change myself just to fit in the society, yet I figured it was
wrong so I chose to be myself.”
 Data Collection

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 Results

Based on the interview and the results of the answered questionnaires

implemented by the researchers, most of the difficulties encountered by the
respondents in adjusting within mainstream culture are difficulties with the language
being used, and loss of established friendship networks. Others were because of the
ethnicity they came from and that leads them to have cultural miscommunication
where they were judged by others because of their behavior and way of living.

Conclusions

Based on the findings and the responds of the participants from 10 different
questions in the interview, the following conclusions were drawn:

1. Students who experienced being teased, insulted and bullied by others

because of the language they speak, the accent of the words, the style of
clothing they wear and their views and beliefs in life, which are part of the
culture of an individual may affect in achieving the mainstream culture in a
society.
2. Discrimination and racism of other’s culture may have a huge influence and
effect of the life of an individual as well as in achieving the mainstream culture
in a society.
 Recommendations

Based on the conclusions, the Group 1 recommended as follows:

1. Government (National and Local) may implement a program and create laws
that may strengthen the previous law in cultural difficulties that may help and
give opportunities to different tribes and ethnic group to showcase the
different culture they have.
2. DepEd and other institutions may implement activities related to the students’
culture so that the different culture from different ethnic groups won’t gone.
3. Parental involvement may be recognized in changing the student’s attitude
towards other’s culture. Parents may need to take proactive role and guidance
in educating their children to respect and love other’s culture as well as the
own culture.
4. Teachers involvement in shaping each student’s culture is significant.
Teachers may give lectures and lessons about the important role that the
culture plays in everyone’s life.
5. Each tribe or ethnic group may join different activities like festival so that their
culture can be showcased and can be seen by other people.
Documentation
 Republic of the Philippines
Davao Oriental State College of Science and Technology
Guang-Guang, Dahican, City of Mati, Davao Oriental

INTERVIEW CONSENT FORM

I agree to participate in an interview led by the Education students from Davao

Oriental State College of Science and Technology. The purpose of this document is to
specify the terms of my participation in their Assessment Task which is to Conduct Interview
for Issues in Teaching and Learning Multi cultural Literacy through being interviewed.

a. The purpose of my participation as an interviewee in this assessment task has been

explained to me and is clear.
b. Participation involves being interviewed by the Education students form DOSCST. I
allow the students to take written notes during the interview. I also may allow the
taking of pictures for documentation of the interview. It is clear to me that in case do
not want to be taped I am at any point of time fully entitled to withdraw from
participation.
c. I have the right not to answer any of the questions. If I feel uncomfortable in any way
during the interview session, I have the right to withdraw from the interview.
d. I have been given the explicit guarantees that, if I wish so, the students will not
identify me by my name or function in any reports using information obtained from
this interview, and that my confidentiality as a participant will remain secure.

_________________________________ _________________
Interviewee Signature Over Printed Name Date
 Cultural Difficulties in Adjusting within Mainstream Culture

SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE

Name (optional):__________ Age: ____

Gender: ______
Note: This questionnaire is designed to understand the Cultural Difficulties in
adjusting within Mainstream Culture in selected respondents; obviously there is no
right and wrong answers. Be sure not to omit any items. All your answers will be kept
confidential.
Directions: Answer the following questions honestly by placing a “check’ () mark
below the exact item. If your answer isyes, you may share your experiences and if
no just simply state no.

QUESTIONS YES NO

1. I became an introvert because of my culture.

2. I experienced trauma because lots of people bullied me.

3. I don’t have many friends because they said I am

different.

4. I have friends who secretly hate me because of the way I

speak.

5. I got bullied because of the language I used.

6. I got teased by others because of how I dressed and my

style of clothing.

7. I experienced being avoided by someone because of my

way of living or social status.

8. I experienced being called insulting names because of

my physical appearance and differences.

9. I got laughed by others because of my beliefs and views

in life.

10. I tried to change my practices in order to fits to other

people’s standard.
 SCORING RUBRIC FOR CONDUCTING INTERVIEW/SURVEY

Rating
4 3 2 1
Category Score
Purpose Purpose is stated Purpose is stated Purpose is stated Purpose is
clearly. somewhat clearly. vaguely. not stated.

Clarity of Questions are crystal Questions are very Questions are Questions
questions clear and a person clear and a person somewhat clear and a are
would not have to ask might have to ask for person would have to confusing
for clarification. clarification. ask for clarification. and
ambiguous.

Choice of Every person would Most people would Few people would be No one
responses be able to choose be able to choose able to choose from would be
from the responses. from the responses. the responses. able to
choose from
the
responses.

Content All essential Most of the essential Some of the essential One or
questions are questions are questions are fewer
properly addressed. properly addressed. properly addressed. essential
questions are
addressed.

Spelling/ All words are spelled Most words are Most words are Numerous
Grammar correctly. Grammar, spelled spelled spelling
punctuation, spacing correctly. Grammar, correctly. Grammar, errors.
and word usage are punctuation, spacing punctuation, spacing Grammar,
appropriate. and word usage are and word usage have punctuation,
mostly appropriate. some errors. spacing and
word usage
have a
number of
errors.

Utility Easy to use and Easy to follow. Choppy, but gets the Difficult to
pleasant to look at. job done. follow and is
jumbled.

Total Score
Answered Questionnaire

First Participant
Signed Interview Consent Form

First Participant
Answered Questionnaire

Second Participant
Signed Interview Consent Form

Second Participant
 Answered Questionnaire

Third Participant

Name (optional):__________ Age: 21

Gender: Female
Note: This questionnaire is designed to understand the Cultural Difficulties in
adjusting within Mainstream Culture in selected respondents; obviously there is no
right and wrong answers. Be sure omit any items. All your answers will be kept
confidential.
Directions: Directions: Answer the following questions honestly by placing a
“check’ () mark below the exact item. If your answer isyes, you may share your
experiences and if no just simply state no.

Questions: Yes No

1. I became an introvert because of my culture. 

2. I experienced trauma because lots of people bullied me. 

3. I don’t have many friends because they said I am different 

4. I have friends who secretly hate me because of the way I 

speak.

5. I got bullied because of the language I used. 

6. I got teased by others because of how I dressed and my 

style of clothing.

7. I experienced being avoided by someone because of my 

way of living or social status.

8. I experienced being called insulting names because of my 

physical appearance and differences.

9. I got laughed at by others because of my beliefs and views 

in life.

10. I tried to change my practices in order to fit other people’s 

standards.
Signed Interview Consent Form

Third Participant
GROUP MEMBERS AND ROLES

Rose Ann B. ALinsub

Leader/ Editor

Sitti Shalyn B. Arimao

Editor

Chenny Mae Alilongan

Interviewer

Regine Catallopa
Interviewer
Jessa Mae Asendiente
Interviewer

Karen Joy Abella

Questionnaire Maker

Renamariefe Alcayde
Questionnaire Maker

Gretchen Cabras
Consent Letter Maker