Development of Supplementary Instructional Worksheets in Enhancing Phonological Awareness of Grade One Pupils at Padre Imo Luna Memorial Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Basic learners usually acquire learning through sounds which are called phonetics. Phonetics has many interfaces with other disciplines investigating speech, linguistic behavior, and phonological awareness. If students are to be successful readers, they must have a foundational understanding of phonemic awareness. Research has revealed that poorly developed phonemic awareness is the core difficulty for a large population of children who are having difficulty learning to read. The output of this study can improve the pupils reading success and can help them avoid the eventual hardship that may ensue with poor reading skills.

METHODS

Descriptive quantitative research was utilized during the conduct of the study. Also, the following tool to assess pupils' phonological awareness was used.

"¢ Syllabication Worksheets"¢

Onset and Rimes Worksheets " ¢ Phonemes Worksheets

Forty pupils with reading difficulty from Grade One are the respondents of this study. Proposed worksheets focusing on syllabication, onset and rimes and phonemes were given and administered. Mean, SD, MPS, and PL are the statistical methods used to interpret the results of this study.

RESULTS

It has been identified in the study that most of the pupils increase the level of phonological awareness in three levels. It shows that by using different exercises and strategies in teaching, we can improve the reading ability of our pupils.

Test Results of Grade One Pupils on Phonemic AwarenessThe study showed that most of the pupils increase the level of phonological awareness in three levels. It revealed that by using different exercises and strategies in teaching, we improve the reading ability of our pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

Pupils engaged in this study showed an increased level on the three levels of phonological awareness. Pupils should be given varied exercises that can improve their reading ability. Teachers should also use a supplemental early reading curriculum designed to promote awareness of words sound structure by helping the pupils to learn how spoken language is presented by letters. Conducting remedial classes on sound familiarization and encouraging parents to have follow-up related activities at home are some of the suggested activities. Continued use of supplementary worksheets can be of great help to the pupils to improve their reading ability and eventually turning them to be total readers.