Factors that Affect the Comprehension of Students in Class

Authors

  • Rona Peji
  • Christian L. Luna

Keywords:

Comprehension, Reward System, Remediation Program, Achievement Test, Learners

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Tremendous decrease in the result of National Achievement Test of TCSNHS in all subject areas could be related to poor comprehension of the students. inline with the above reality, the researchers identified the factors that lead to the poor comprehension of students in class and how to deal with these factors. One thing that must be taken into account is the strategy of teachers in delivering the lessons. The strategies used in this study were ICT integration, constructivism, reflective approach and interactive collaborative learning. The researchers conducted this study for the purpose of enhancing and developing students' comprehension in order to improve the results of National Achievement Test of Tagaytay City Science National High School and their learning as a whole.

METHODS

The respondents were seventy (70) Junior High School teachers in Tagaytay City Science National High School. Descriptive survey approach was used. Questionnaire and interview guides were utilized in order to gather data.

RESULTS

The study revealed that 25 or 35.71 % of the respondents favored the lack of motivation from teachers and noisy students affect the comprehension of students with similar percentage. However, 20 or 28.57 % of the respondents favored crowded rooms as another factor. While 40 or 57.14 % of the respondents favor that ICT integration; 10 or 14.29 % of the respondents responded to constructivism. Lastly, 20 or 28.57 % articulated as reflective as a teachers' strategy employed to solve the problem. In addition, 30 or 42.86 % of the respondents favored remediation program and the reward system with similar percentage, 10 or 14.28 % of the respondents favored reflective approach as an intervention program that can be applied to poor comprehension. Moreover, 40 or 57.14 % of the respondents favored that the implication of this study to other schools as a tool in developing action plan or program. Hence, 20 0r 28.57% of the respondents favor that this study can serve as a guide and 10 or 14.29 % of the respondents favored that this study can serve as an eye opener for other schools.

DISCUSSIONS

The researchers identified the main factors that affect the poor comprehension of the Grade 7 Learners. Most respondents stated that no motivation of teachers and noisy students affect their comprehension. In order to resolve this problem, the researchers came up to do the following innovations and strategies: Remediation Program, Apply Reward System, Apply Multiple Strategies/ Methods, Utilize Different Strategic Intervention Materials, tap stakeholders to provide additional ICT tools and lastly, Conduct continuous comprehension monitoring at home.

Published

2019-01-18