Developing English Proficiency among Grade Six Pupils through Grammar Usage Modules Invention at Banaba Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In this study, the researcher seeks to identify the level of readiness of grade six pupils with regard to the English Proficiency Level, the difficulties they encountered before, during and after the intervention, and the proposed intervention for English Proficiency in Grammar Usage. Regular assessment in the subject of the study was needed to help them in preparation for grade seven. Remediation as its intervention was done every three o' clock in the afternoon onwards. They were given the module as the mode of intervention.

METHODS

The study employed a mixed method research design to identify the level of English Proficiency in Grammar Usage of grade six pupils for the preparation in Grade seven. A simple frequency count was used by the researcher to identify the score of pupils' English Proficiency in Grammar Usage which is 50 points out of 100 for the passing score.

RESULTS

In the pre-test of the Grade, six pupils in English Proficiency Test: Grammar Usage only 18 pupils passed the test. In the post-test of the Grade six pupils in English Proficiency Test: Grammar Usage everyone passed the test.

Based on the pre-test given to the grade six pupils, out of 47 pupils only 18 pupils got 50 points and above. The remaining 29 pupils scored from 49 and below. Only 38% of the pupils passed the pre-test and 62% needed intervention in terms of English grammar usage. Here we can see that intervention is really needed for the preparation for their next stage of education.

DISCUSSIONS

The difficulties encountered by the teachers in teaching English subject in English Proficiency Grammar usage was gathered and was given remediation through the intervention. The Researcher proposed an English Modules Intervention to develop readiness in English Proficiency in Grammar Usage.

To find ways in developing readiness of the grade six pupils for grade seven, the researcher proposed an intervention through the module. This is significant to facilitate the effective teaching-learning process, a guide for the teacher and develop pupils who are morally upright.KEYWORDS: