Project RNR: A Reading AbilityIntervention for Selected Grade III Pupils of San Gabriel I Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Pupils who do not learn to read in their early grades find themselves trapped in a maze of knowledge and understanding.

This study relates to successful practices of teachers to plan ways to embed strategies that will improve the attitude and motivation of diverse and struggling readers toward reading in scientifically based reading instructional programs.

METHODS

Descriptive Survey has been used in this study as it is considered suitable for the determination of the respondents. The main objective of this study is to reduce poor and non-readers of Grade III pupils in San Gabriel 1 Elementary School. The data used in this intervention plan were collected by observation, interviews, questionnaires, and reading tests (pre-test and post-test). They were engaged in a reading intervention entitled Project RNR (Reducing Non-Readers).

RESULTS

In the Phil-IRI result that was conducted 130 out of 529 are non-readers in Grade III. Based on the result of the intervention, 9 were able to read and learn the sound of certain letters, 60 pupils were able to read combination of letters in blends and words and 61 pupils became comfortable reading phrases and sentences. Out of 130 non-readers, 121 pupils were reduced.

DISCUSSIONS

The reading intervention helped solve the reading problems of pupils. The focus was not only on the instructional practice but also on the individual pupils needs. Involving parents in their child's development of literacy and language skillshad positive outcomes.