Jejemon You?

Personally, I'm irritated with these kind of texts as I have to exert extra effort just to understand what it says. And, it doesn't improve the person's ability to spell the words write instead it deteriorates one's spelling prowess. That's why I'm having doubts on gifting my kids with a cellphone since one of the reason would be spelling words in shortcut.

Anyhow, DepEd, Iloilo branch, has made its move not to recognize Jejemon Lingo in school (Bravo!).

Here is the article:

DepEd discourages use of ‘jejemon lingo’

By Montesa Grino-Caoyonan

Department of Education (DepEd) here encourages students to use proper language in school not the so-called ‘jejemon lingo’.

Iloilo City DepEd Asst. Schools Division Superintendent Angelita Ragudo said that using the ‘jejemon lingo’ may affect the language and spelling abilities of the students.She added that students should know how to use proper language especially during examinations, essay, assignments, homework and among others.

Jejemon refers to those “who managed to subvert the English language to the point of incomprehensibility and online lynch squads.”

It is commonly used by students in texting, email and social networking sites like Friendster, Facebook and Twitter.

Ragudo said that teachers play a big role in teaching and educating students on proper composition of language and spelling to avoid students.

Ragudo also said that this is the reason why there is continuous training for teachers particularly those teaching English and Mathematics subjects.

In Manila, due to the increasing number of “jejemons,” the DepEd ordered all teachers to inculcate in their students correct composition of text messages.

It also called on parents and other observers to curb this method of communication, especially among the students in efforts to avoid grammatical errors.

Education Secretary Mona Valisno said DepEd is already alarmed by the adverse effects of “shortcut” texting.

“Thus, we call on all teachers to advise their students to practice their writing and communications skills in English when texting their friends and families,” she said.