Computer-Aided P2DP Approach: A Strategy to Improve the Reading Comprehension Level of Grade V Pupils

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is one of the micro skills in learning. It is the key to sustain the teaching and learning process of both teachers and learners with regards to comprehension and reading level. Having faced the issue on improving the reading comprehension of the pupils as needing immediate attention, the researcher designed and found Pre-Reading, 2nd, during and Post Reading (P2DP) approach to be interesting because it was one of the significant and effective strategies that can improve the comprehension skills of the Grade V pupils.

METHODS

In determining the respondents of this study, the researcher used the descriptive and purposive sampling method. In the duration of the study from August 8 -December 8, 2016, 2 sets of reading comprehension tests were given to the Grade V pupils. At first, the pupil's undergone pre-test and followed by a post-test. The teacher conducted a study to address this gap and adapted the standardized REGIONAL ORAL READING INVENTORY reading materials to measure the comprehension level of the pupils as stated in a Dep. Ed order. Before the conduct of this research, permission was asked from the school head and pupils. The Grade V pupils were used as respondents of the study. Parents were also meet for a special conference to formally be informed about this study.

RESULTS

The result onthe pre-test manifested that most of the pupils in Grade V were in frustration level with the total of 23 pupils and the result of comprehension level of Grade V pupils in the conducted post-test showed that out of 23 identified frustration level, down to5 students in the frustration level. Thus, the implementation of the Computer-Aided P2DP Approach after the post-test revealed that most of the pupils became independent level. It was concluded that this P2DP Approach was an effective strategy to improve the reading comprehension of Grade V pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

Before the application of the P2DP Approach, the result reveals that many pupils got low scores in comprehension level. Out of 39 pupils, 23 of them identified as frustration level, 15 were independent, and 1 was instructional. This points out that there is a need for teachers to conduct an assessment that truly affects the performance and progress of the pupils as stated in Dep. Ed Order no. 8 s. 2015. After the implementation of the P2DP Approach, the table post-test manifested that out of 23 pupils identified as frustration level from the pre-test, the post-test result manifested that 13 were considered as independent level, 5 were instructional and 5 were at the frustration level. Thus, Computer-Aided P2DP Approach is an effective strategy that improved the reading comprehension of the Grade V pupils. Dep.Ed Order no. 79 s. 2003 states that teachers should respond to the need of issue for an assessment and evaluation.