PiCtoWord Instructional Activities: Developing Localized Words Association Module

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

We live in a world where visual images are becoming increasingly important as most information is presented as a combination of words and images.It is essential that pupils not only have the capacity to derive literal meaning from texts but also to develop an understanding of how the texts are produced.Pupils need visual images to help them read and understand texts. Visual information can support reading and help make meaning of the text. (Carry)In this study, the researcher investigates as to how the teaching-learning process through pictoword instructional activities at Banaba Elementary School by the use of pictures and developing localized words association module are helpful for teachers and pupils in different activities and its efficacy in recognizing Basic Sight Words.

METHODS

The study employed a descriptive quantitative research design to identify the status of pupils in recognizing Basic Sight Words of Grade 2 pupils at Banaba Elementary School.The researchers used self-formulated and self-administered interview questions on the difficulties encountered by the teachers in teaching Basic Sight words.Researchers utilized an interview to collate the status of pupils recognizing Basic Sight Words of Grade 2 pupils at Banaba Elementary School and difficulties encountered by the teachers in teaching Basic Sight words.On the other hand, an open-ended question was utilized for difficulties encountered by the teachers in teaching Basic Sight Words.

RESULTS

The teacher identified 13 out of 39 Grade 2 pupils of Banaba Elementary School were included in the non-reader and very slow reader for the school year 2017-2018. They were given PictoWord instructional activities and localized module to improve the level of their word recognition specifically the Basic Sight Words.

The top 4 difficulties encountered by the teachers were (1) hard to recognize Basic English Sight Words (2) lack of vocabulary (3) unable to interpret reading the text and (4) lack of interest.

DISCUSSIONS

Strengthening the use of pictoword instructional activities through a localized module among pupils for the instructional activities are much needed.