Cooperative Learning Approachas a Strategy in Improving the Comprehension Skills of the Selected Grade 7 Students of Newville Heights Academy S.Y. 2017 -2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Literacy is nothing without comprehension skills. A reader can be said to have strong comprehension skills when they remember what they have read and fully understand the text. Comprehensive readers can also pull the information they have just learned from the text and apply it to their current knowledge. The student should develop the ability to comprehend it will have a profound effect on their entire lives. Comprehension will help students to develop the knowledge, skills, and they will become competent.

METHODS

This study used a descriptive design that deals with the relationship between variables, the testing of hypothesis and the development of theories that have universal validity. It deals with cooperative learning approach as a strategy in improving the comprehension skills of Grade 7 students of Newville Heights Academy for the school year 2017-2018 which served as improvement of comprehension skills of Grade 7 students toward the realization of the program in the education system in the Department of Education (Department of Education), this research design is deemed appropriate to be used.

RESULTS

The results of this study proved the researcher's belief that cooperative learning strategy improved the comprehension skills of the respondents who passed the test served as a living proof of this study's success.

DISCUSSIONS

Cooperative learning is gaining popularity for a number of reasons. Evidence indicates that it is raised achievements, promotes positive self-concept, and raises regards for others. It appears to be useful for students from social minority and low-socio-economic groups who have not excelled to the same degrees.