Project SING (Singing Nationalism by Group): Improving the Singing of Nationalistic Songs Among the Grade 4 to 6 Learners

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Memorizing the nationalistic songs as well as the Panunumpa is a struggle among the grades 4 to 6 learners in Anangi Elementary School, not to mention, the correct way of singing and reciting them. With this, the researcher opted to conduct project SING. As an output, the researcher recommends the use of the activities such as Cloze Technique, group singing and turn taking in helping the students memorize the nationalistic songs and poems.

METHODS

This study used descriptive and quantitative method of research using questionnaire as the main data gathering instrument. The respondents were the teachers of the grades 4-6 in Anangi Elementary School.Strategies used by the researchers:Cloze-Technique in helping the learners memorize the nationalistic songs as well as the Panunumpa.Group singing in the classroom before the start of the homeroom periodTake turns in leading the singing of the nationalistic songs and Panunumpa every Flag Raising Ceremony.Data Analysis PlanThe data gathered was rated and the assessments on the effectiveness of the activities used in the Project SING was computed using the weighted mean.

RESULTS

The use of Cloze technique is effective in helping the students memorize the nationalistic song and poem. The respondents strongly agreed on their assessment on the effectiveness of the group singing in improving the memorization and singing of the pieces.

DISCUSSIONS

This action research was conducted in order to improve among the Grades 4-6 learners of Anangi Elementary School the proper way of singing the nationalistic songs.