Revving Up Students' Enthusiasm in Activating Reading Ability Through Devised Engaging Reinforcements

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is the foundation of literacy. The process of learning can be hindered if a student does not have the ability to decode a word nor comprehend a text. Struggling readers may lose their motivation to learn. Secondary teachers would eventually find it difficult to attain the Department of Education competencies in the respective areas of discipline if the student is a frustrated reader; thus the school performance in national assessments will also be affected. The purpose of this action research is to help the identified students in the frustration reading level through various interventions with the collaboration of all the subject teachers handling the class and the school stakeholders.

METHODS

In this study, descriptive evaluative method was used. The respondents were purposively selected since they are identified as struggling readers. The instruments utilized to activate the respondents' reading ability were Project Just the Two of Us, Happy and Free, Learning Space Transformation, and I Care Time.

RESULTS

Through interventions, the reading ability of the students were activated and improved. Students displayed enthusiasm while participating in the reading sessions. Their developed interest in reading enhanced their performance in the different subject areas.

DISCUSSIONS

This recommends that the interventions be used in helping struggling readers in the secondary level. Struggling readers must be diagnosed and be prompted necessary actions during the early years of their education. Therefore, future researchers are advised to conduct a study on the promotion of non-readers in the elementary level.