CIP: Project MEMORIES (Make Every Minute of Reading Instruction Enriching & Satisfying)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Project MEMORIES is an intervention program of Punta Elementary School under the Continuous Intervention Program of the Department of Education. It aims to minimize the number of Non-Readers.

Philippine Reading Inventory result of our school for Grade II during School Year 2016-2017 shows a large percentage of students in Frustration Level in Filipino Oral Reading. The reason for the frustration level is that they cannot read the words, affecting their comprehension level. It shows an alarming case on the literacy of the pupils.

Based on the result of the Philippine Reading Inventory (Phil-IRI) for the 2016-2017), there was a problem in the reading ability of Grade Two pupils. The result shows that 242 pupils out of 256 or 94.53% of Grade Two pupils are in the frustration level in the Oral Reading.

METHODS

The study used a survey questionnaire and instructed interview. Gathered and tabulated data were analyzed to know the root cause of the problem.

RESULTS

Based on the findings drawn, the following conclusions were recommended: After the PHIL-IRI Post Test, 94. 53% or 242 out of 256 pupils with difficulties were able to read and comprehend. No one was left behind in the Frustration Level because of these interventions made: 12 O'clock Reading Habit; Enhanced reading strategy using multi-media presentation tools such as videos, PowerPoint, and pictures to make reading more exciting; Peer Reading; Each One Teach One; Adopt a Reader; and, Mother & Child Reading.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the conclusions drawn, the following recommendations were given:

During orientation, pupils must be requested to have a reading assessment to closely monitor their reading ability with comprehension level and be properly informed on the existing policy/procedure in Reading Readiness.

Teachers may keep on using informal reading interventions for assessment as a guide in their instructional planning anchored on the needs of the pupils.

PTC is the best time between teachers and parents. Parents must make it a priority to come to school during those times to keep in touch about their child's progress and be knowledgeable on the class standing of their children.

Teachers should meet/talk personally, send letters, contact and call the attention of parents to discuss important matters on reading intervention and ensure 100% follow up of reading at home.