Factors That Affect the Reading Ability of Grade Ii Pupils: Basis for Development of Improved Reading Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study aims to identify the factors affecting the reading competency of the grade 2 pupils of Labac Elementary School. Specifically, it seeks answers to the following problem: 1. What is the reading competency level of the grade 2 of Labac elementary, 2. To what extent are the pupils' reading competency influenced. Programs and activities; 3. What is the most dominant factor that influence the reading ability of the students; 4. Is there a significant relationship between the factors that influence the reading ability of pupils with the school factors and 5. Basedon the findings, what school reading development program may be proposed.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research of the correlation type was used. The subject of the study were the grade 2 pupils of Labac Elementary School, School Year 2014-2015. The main instrument was the Department of Education's Reading Diagnostic Test. The teacher constructed survey questionnaire to supplement the data particularly on the teachers and school factors. The statistical tools include the percentage, weighted mean and the Friedman rank ANOVA.

RESULTS

The findings reveal that the grade 2 pupils were low in their vocabulary ability, but there were some who were on their development and beginning. There is a need to evaluate or create a reading program in the school that will solve the reading deficiency of the pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate that the school must have a regular reading assessment or evaluation in order to facilitate the reading performance of the pupils at an early stage. The library and reading resources must be improve to cater to the reading needs of the pupils.