Teaching Letter Sounds Among Kindergarten Pupils in Panuca Elementary School

Abstract

Introduction

Reading is a complex cognitive process of decoding symbols to construct or derive meaning. Reading is a means of language acquisition, communication, and sharing information and ideas. Like all languages, it is a complex interaction between the text and the reader which is shaped by the reader's prior knowledge, experiences, attitude, and language community which is culturally and socially situated.

Methods

The experimental method of research was employed in the present action research since its main objective was to determine the effectiveness of Instructional Video as a method in teaching among kindergarten pupils. The participants of the study were 65 kindergarten-pupils in Panuca Elementary School for the school year 2018-2019. Total sampling was divided into two groups-33 pupils under the controlled group which was taught using the traditional way and the other 32 pupils under the experimental group which was taught using instructional video. Both groups performed well in their post-test.

Results

treatment. Thus, the Instructional Video of Letters and Letter Sound is an effective strategy to further improve pupils' performance. There were significant differences noted when pre and post-test results were compared after the experiment for the two groups of participants. In other words, positive improvements on pupils' performance were noted after the experiment. Instructional Video of Letters and Letter Sounds revealed to be an effective strategy which effects were noted as follows: Pupils' performance.

Discussions

Pupils can develop enthusiasm in learning the alphabet while increasing their mastery and retention of concepts being taught. Teachers' instructional delivery. Teachers can effectively deliver lessons among pupils while developing their creativity through the strategy. Instructional Video of Letters and Letter Sounds itself as a topic. Alphabet can regain its popularity among pupils because it can be enjoyable, interesting, engaging, and easier to understand. English classes will be very engaging which leads to a positive learning environment and it will always be a meaningful experience for the pupils. The action plan had identified the areas of concern to be addressed regarding the dissemination and utilization of Instructional Video of Letters and Letter Sounds strategy to improve pupil's performance.