Factors Affecting the Viewing Comprehension Level of the Selected Grade 10 Students in San Pablo City National High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Various researchers, articles and studies say that viewing comprehension level play a significant role in the communication process. The researchers explored the different factors affecting the comprehension level of the selected Grade 10 students in SPCNHS.

METHODS

This study used descriptive design. The first part of the questionnaire covers the respondent's profile and perception. The researchers then used a video clip from Tan Sui Whi (2010) to measure the respondent's viewing comprehension level with regards to Barrett's Taxonomy of Comprehension. The second test questionnaire was divided into five levels of comprehension namely: literal, reorganization, inferential, evaluation, and appreciation.

RESULTS

The Grade 10 students who participated in this study perceived quantitative results based on the Barrett's Ordered Interval Skills. It showed that the Personal Factors were not significantly related to any levels of viewing comprehension. Meanwhile, Home Environmental Factors found to be not significant when correlated to literal, reorganization, inferential and, appreciation. However, it was significantly related to evaluation. Furthermore, School Factors shared the common result with the Home Environmental Factors.

DISCUSSIONS

The results determined that the respondent's profile and student's perception were not significantly related to the viewing comprehension level. The researchers concluded that the viewing comprehension is an effective tool for the learning process of the students.