Computer Assisted Instruction on the Reading Comprehension of Intermediate Students at Makati Hope Christian School

Abstract

Reading is the backbone of understanding the world and everything in it. Sadly, many studies reported that reading is still a challenge to schools and it needs to be given attention. Despite the paradigm shift in Philippine education adopting the K12 curriculum and the good facilities provided, Makati Hope Christian School continue to face problems on students failing in varied subjects as well as struggling readers. Hence, the school used computer-assisted instruction, Lit Pro, a researched based software program to fill in the gap in reading. This study determines the computer-assisted instructions on the reading comprehension as perceived by intermediate students. 196, total population of the intermediate students answered a modified questionnaire on level of agreement in five categories namely; matches learners characteristic, maximizes student teacher-interaction, leads positive approaches, matches new trend of reading, and provides convenience in reading. Majority of the respondents agreed that computer assisted instruction matched their learning style or characteristic. The overall weighted mean 3.63 supports the statement. With an overall weighted mean of 3.60, result showed that majority of respondents agreed that computer assisted instruction maximized student–teacher interaction. However, opportunities to have class interaction (pair work and group work) only got a weighted mean of 3.36, uncertain or unsure. The overall mean of 4.05 reflects that majority of respondents agreed that computer-assisted instruction leads to positive approaches. It leads students to become self-reliant, disciplined and independent. It also gives them a timely feedback of their error as well as updates of their progress. The overall mean of 4.05 reflects that majority of respondents agreed that computer-assisted instruction leads to positive approaches. It leads students to become self-reliant, disciplined and independent. It also gives them a timely feedback of their error as well as updates of their progress. The overall weighted mean of 3.77 revealed that respondents agree computer-assisted instruction gives convenience in reading. It has variety of books to read, easy access of information, and minimizes time and effort in understanding the text.