Project REACH: Reading Exercise and Activities in Comprehension Harnessed

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading comprehension has been highlighted as a problem of learners in almost all schools and Mangas Elementary School is one among the many schools which experiences that scenario, particularly in the case of Grade Five learners at present. Many pupils while being proficient text decoders or readers have difficulty comprehending text. When there is little to no emphasis on comprehension, on exploring the meaning behind the words being read, pupils are not actually reading but merely making the appropriate sounds. In this study, we were able to identify the reasons for their poor comprehension skills and sound intervention must be used in order to address the gaps in comprehension skills.

METHODS

A mono method design was used. the information was analyzed using quantitative data analysis techniques. Using interactive approach which is simultaneous, in the sensethat all patterns and elements from different sources interact simultaneously to synthesize comprehension. Moreover, the use of modules and pamphlets in harnessing comprehension skills as an innovation was conducted and monitored by the teacher by using a monitoring tool through which data collected was measured using quantitative analysis.

RESULTS

The participants in the study have shown a remarkable proof that the intervention used could considerably be noted as applicable in gauging the level of comprehension of the Grade five pupils. The results of the post work activity, which is the Phil IRI, show that among the 26 participants, 15% of the learners that fall on the frustration level has increased. Furthermore, 12% increase in the instructional level was also manifested. Lastly, the independent level gained a 27% increase, proving that through the use of interactive approach using exercises and activities relevant to the needs of the learners and close monitoring of the teacher in charge of the study it will yield a reliable outcome.

DISCUSSIONS

The results construe the need for a vital involvement of the pupils and the teacher in the innovation in order for it to be considered effective. Interactive approach using the different exercises and activities in developing comprehension skills should be put into practice in order to help alleviate those who still fall in the frustration level. Thus, sustainability of the identified innovation must be done. The success of the innovation greatly lies on the close monitoring of the teacher as well as the active involvement of the learners in it.