Executing Art in Improving the Reading Comprehension of VI-A. Mabini, S.Y. 2018-2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is one of the English skills which are essential to be mastered by the students. It is a necessary skillin acquiring knowledge and new information. Reading comprehension is needed in each subject because each lesson is not able to be separated from the act of reading. For students to be able to absorb and interpret information from a reading text, they should have a good understanding ability. Illustrations will help students understand what the author believes is important in the text. Students can also visualize the context of the non-fiction text or content of the chapter/article. Art plays a part in every students' school career. Art teaches students to be aware of the details in their lives. Students are aware that art is about adding details, therefore, if art is an integral part of a student's schooling, they will carry over their attention to detailsin reading and writing.

METHODS

The researcher used data collection sources that include two attitude surveys; (1) their feelings about art and reading (2) their thought on doing an art activity that goes along with reading may or may not helps them remember details of a story, comprehension quizzes, and student made-artworks after each passage

RESULTS

Looking at all the data, the researcher concluded that there is an increase in the mean score of the comprehension quizzes that include the visual arts project. This shows that the students had higher comprehension of selected passages after they had done their piece of art that is related to the story. Comprehension increases when students use multiple ways to monitor their understanding of the story.

DISCUSSIONS

Teachers are frequently asked to try new things in their classroom to improve students learning. Incorporating visual arts projects in all areas of the curriculum is something that they can work out throughout their journey in teaching. Another way to add visual arts would be to have students present what they have read in a performance/acting or present them in a small group. By sharing this, it can be able to reach more students.