Project TURO PA MORE: A Remediation Programin English to Improve the Academic Performance of Grade III Learners at Risk of Malainen Bago Elementary School in the School Year 2016-2017

Abstract

INTRODUCTIONMastering the English Competencies in Grade III is important for learners specially those whose proficiency levels are tagged under learners at risk. Project Turo Pa More is an intervention for learners at risk to help them learn various English Communication skills.

METHODS

This action research used purposive sampling to identify respondents that consisted of twenty (20) learners from two (2) sections. This study monitored, evaluated and recorded the academic performances of the learners at risk in Grade III and implemented necessary remediation program to help improve respondents’ academic performances. Quantitative analysis was used to make sense of the gathered data.

RESULTS

Respondents of the remediation program had problems in pronunciation, comprehension, omission, and repetition. These problems were identified during the conduct of the remediation program. Learners at risk were given interventions and have improved academically during the duration of the program.

DISCUSSIONS

The results highlight the need for intensive cooperation and support of parents for the program’s success.