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Gaerlan, Marianne Jennifer M. 2016. Learning in L2: An analysis of less successful Filipino ESL learner's
experiences through Consensual Qualitative Research De Lasalle University,

Philippines

Filipino learners were considered a bilinguals, nevertheless, there are controversies that despite of
Filipinos bilingualism in English and Filipino language, not all of them can come up with the ESL and MOI
of the Philippines. The researcher noted that that not all Filipino learners are successful in learning in
English which is their L2 and is the MOI in Philippine schools (Gaerlan,2016). In this study, the researcher
examined the variables that renders the learners "less successful" concerning with English language.
While this study produced significant results demonstrating how the mind stimulation could affect the
learning capacity of learners regarding English language there are limitations related to generalizability,
sample and replicability. The overall idea of the topic is related to identifying certain ways that affects
the learning in English of the Filipino learners. Notwithstanding, there are disputes involved like the role
of mother tongue in second language learning.

Gaerlan (2016) uses 15 samples coming from two private schools and two public schools, the
participants were said to be a unsuccessful learners of English as their second language. The research
uses CQR paradigm to analyzed the data, CQR is an inductive method that is characterized by open-
ended interview questions, small samples, a reliance on words over numbers, the importance of
context, an integration of multiple viewpoints, and consensus of the research team (Hill,2012). With the
help of this method the researcher was unable to explore the learner's subjective experiences and
provide insights on learning in second language and a hypothetical understanding about this group.
After multiple examines and analyzation of data. Gaerlan found out that "successful learners" are highly
interested in learning English as it would help them to ensure success.

The utilization of CQR method affects the generalizability of the research, thus, it only determines the
factors by examining small sample and providing multiple viewpoints. In this case,