Revitalizing Technology And Livelihood Education Teaching Using English As Medium Of Instruction Of Paaralang Elementarya Ng Santol-Manggahan Basis For An Action Plan

Abstract

Introduction

English is a universal language of commerce, science, and diplomacy. It is the window to the world's treasure house of knowledge. Propagation of English is not incompatible with a genuinely nationalistic education. Measures must be taken to promote the English language in all levels of schools without necessarily obstructing the growth and development of a common national language. The researcher, being committed to the task of molding and enhancing the skills of the learners, is bound to serve with utmost dedication to the institution she serves and the community of which she is part and parcel. It is in this con

Methods

The main purpose of this study is to describe, analyze and interpret the relationship between the effectiveness of different reading strategies used by elementary school teachers utilized by the pupils in Paaralang Elementarya ng Santol-Manggahan and its effects on their reading comprehension skills. To achieve these purposes, the researcher employed the descriptive method of research. The descriptive method involves gathering information about existing conditions through a normative approach, supported with a descriptive analysis of data gathered from the said survey.

Results

The pupils manifest moderate skills in reading as they are within the instructional level. The teachers are eager to enhance the pupils' reading comprehension skills as they manifest a high level of readiness in terms of curriculum modification, reading comprehension instruction, instructional materials, assessment procedures and continuum of literacy instruction. The assessments of the teachers are similar in terms of curriculum, modification, reading comprehension instruction, and instructional materials while different in terms of assessment procedures and continuum of literacy instruction. An action plan to arrest

Discussions

The results demonstrate the need for pupils from a moderate level of performance in the PHIL -IRI should be raised to a higher level through the urgent but consistent implementation of reading comprehension enhancement programs. Implementation of reading comprehension enhancement programs could be made more effective, meaningful, interesting and enjoyable through conducting district or division-wide reading contests with prizes to motivate both teacher-trainers / coaches and the pupil-contestants. Differences between and among teachers should not hinder the attainment of educational goals but should be treated by everyone.