Effectiveness of Project Dream in the Reading Performance of Grade VII

Abstract

Introduction

One of the concerns of the Developmental Reading Enhancement to Achieve Mastery (DREAM) program is to improve the reading comprehension skills of the students. It is necessary therefore for the teachers to provide as many opportunities as possible that would enhance and teach the students the skills or strategies they will need to improve their reading comprehension. The purpose of this research was to examine the effectiveness of Project DREAM on the enhancement of reading competencies of all the grade VII beneficiaries of the program. Out of the 419 students tested during the pre-test, only 404 were able to finish the 6-month intensive remediation program. Different strategies such as whole class remediation, pull–out remediation, noon habit, peer-teaching and e-viewing were used to determine the level of effectiveness of the project.

Methods

The tool to gather data was pre and post-test. The researcher made use of Testing Reading Power Book I for high school students. Each reading selection has its check-up questions and has been constructed to test the basic reading skills like noting details, getting the main idea, inferring, predicting outcomes and drawing a conclusion. This study employed the descriptive method of gathering the data needed in answering the problems identified. Tables were used to determine the pre and post-test reading levels of students. School form I was used to identifying the gender and age profile of the students.

Results

The study showed a significant improvement in the reading competencies of students after the intensive remediation using the Project DREAM. It showed that DREAM as an intervention harnessed the interest and rekindled their love for reading. Testing Reading Power I for High School Students was a big help in developing basic reading skills like noting details, making inferences, getting the main idea and following precise directions.DiscussionsAfter the interventions, it was concluded that the strategies were successful in improving the student's reading comprehension. However, some recommendations were given for optimum improvement of reading competencies of students such as providing remedial/ enrichment activities depending on the need of every learner. It was also found out that it would be helpful to document each student's score to provide the most appropriate pattern and pinpoint specific strategies that will fit every student's needs.