Project (RSVP) Revitalize Science Vocabulary for Pupils' Improvementan Intervention Program to Improve Comprehension in Science Concept for Grade Six Pupils of Carlos S. Batino Sr. Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the problems that the Grade six teacher and learners in the teaching-learning process in Carlos S. Batino Sr.Elementary School is the pupils' difficulty in comprehension in Science Concept resulting to poor academic performance in the said subject.This action research was conducted with the grade five pupils composed of 25 boys and 24 girls. The pupils in the class had short attention in their academic performance in science. Vocabulary has always been a weak area for these pupils and the researcher wanted to get an answer on how teaching vocabulary can improve the comprehension in science concept.

METHODS

The study used the purposive sampling. The study involved for 49 Grade five pupils of Carlos S. Batino Sr. Elementary school for the school year 2017-2018. They were chosen as the respondents for the study. All data gathered from the respondents will be organized tallied and presented in a series of tables and graphs. Frequency counts, percentages, weight values and weighted mean will be use in the analysis and interpretation of data.

RESULTS

When looking at increasing comprehension in content areas through science vocabulary instruction, it is important for teachers to include different strategies that address struggling learners. Teachers need to attempt to identify the individual reasons why learners struggle in science vocabulary words.As a result of the action research project, it was proven that the students slightly gained more knowledge in science concept because of their vocabulary awareness. By exposing them to vocabulary constantly during the treatment period, they gained more science content knowledge. Using different vocabulary strategies allowed students to discover a way to help them remember and understand the vocabulary needed for the science topic being taught. The students were able to use their vocabulary words in science talks and in their journals.

DISCUSSIONS

Vocabulary knowledge serves a critical role in comprehension especially in science concept. Increased vocabulary knowledge will aid in increased comprehension and the achievement level of the students. From the review of literature, studies have shown that a combination direct instruction and vocabulary strategies will improve students' vocabulary knowledge. Depending on the content and students' needs, it may be necessary to teach individual word meanings to ensure that they are available for instant access when reading text in science.