Project READER (Reading Ends All Difficulties Encountered and Resolved)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

A person is limited in what he can accomplish without good reading and comprehension skills. The fostering of individual growth in responsibility, respect, and cooperation is an ongoing process. Our mission will be achieved through the active partnership of teachers, pupils, parents, and the community through this CI Project Reader (Reading Ends All Difficulties Encountered and resolved).

METHODS

The researchers conducted reading assessment and identified pupils reading in frustration level in English. The researchers adapted a reading intervention dubbed READER following 3A's method with 10 -step CI approach to address this reading problem. Upon implementation of the Kto 12 programs, assessment method was also revised. This S.Y 2017-2918, after the administration of Phil IRI, 16 out of 38 Grade 3 pupils’ reading skills were identified read under frustration level. This data was further validated and these 16 pupils reading in frustration level are the core of the CI Project READER.

RESULTS

The voice of the customers revealed that the Grade 3 pupils preferred to read big books rather than the regular books. They appreciated the illustrated materials much more when they are reading with peers or with someone to guide them. Pupils wanted to read in the company of people they trust or with whom they could exchange ideas and relate their experiences. Encouraging them to read with partners, friends, siblings, classmates or neighbors made them love and enjoy reading. Thus, the school was resolved to commit to continue providing remediation to frustration level students; expand the project to the Grade 4 pupils; hand the project to the class advisers; and standardize the project and create a manual of operation.

DISCUSSIONS

The results showed the need for active participation of concerned individuals who support the reading project that could develop children's love for books and encourage them to read. Giving REWARDS and RECOGNITION also proved to be an effective encouragement for the pupils to perform in the set standards. Appreciation and proper guidance address the problem of increasing number of poor readers.