ILAW: A Key to Improve Reading Comprehension Level of Grade 3 Pupils in Pangil Elementary School Amadeo, Cavite
Keywords:
ILAW, Reading Comprehension Level, Descriptive Researcg Design, Philippine informal-Reading inventoryAbstract
INTRODUCTION
English is a global language and is widely used when seeking employment. All Filipinos, even the young ones, should know the alphabet because of a keypad in the cell phones. However, it was found out from the result of pre-test Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (Phil-IRI)2018-2019, the Frustrations in the Reading Comprehension Level was higher than the Instructional or Independent level. Indeed, the result showed that in formal schooling, the uniqueness of every learner is one of the prevalent problems faced by every teacher in the classroom. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of ILAW (Inspiring, Local, Attainable and Worthwhile Stories) as a key to improving the reading comprehension level of the 40 Grade 3 pupils in Pangil Elementary School, Pangil Amadeo, Cavite.
METHODS
The descriptive research design is used in the study. Data was gathered through the result from the pre-test of the Phil-IRI to assess reading difficulties of the 40 Grade 3 learners. Frequency distribution and percentage were used. The significant differences between pre-test and post-test of the observed group were noted.
RESULTS
ILAW was notably beneficial in improving the reading comprehension level of the 40 Grade 3 pupils. The results implied that ILAW is like a mother in the family. It is like a fluorescent light that guides, lightens up, and helps to improve the reading comprehension level of the pupils from Kindergarten to all grade levels. It can also be used in all learning areas.
DISCUSSIONS
The pre-test conducted last September 26, 2018, to 52 Grade 3 pupils. The study showed that there were 40 Grade 3 pupils who got the score of lower than 14 out of 20 items using the Screening Test Class Reading. Immediately, ILAW was conducted to 40 GST (Group Screening Test) every 3:30 to 4:00 pm daily. The school project ILAW used colorful LOCAL stories during remediation. On January 11, 2019, a post-test was conducted to 40 Grade 3 pupils. The test showed that there were 25% decreased in the frustration comprehension level, and a 17.5% increase in the instructional comprehension level. Similarly, there was a 7.5% increase in the independent reading comprehension level.