Problems Encountered and Pupils' Academic Performance in English of Selected Schools in Panukulan District: Basis for Reading Intervention Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The primary aim of this study was to determine the problems encountered by the grade 6 pupils, relative to the English academic performance of the selected schools in Panukulan District. The result of the study serves as the basis for the intervention program. This would be a great help to all English teachers and learners to use appropriate reading intervention program.

METHODS

The researcher used the Descriptive-Quantitative/Mixed Method of Research that identified problems encountered and pupil's academic performance in English 6.

RESULTS

This study revealed that there had been four problems in comprehending narrative text that the pupil-respondents considered as a very serious problem such as understanding figurative language, reading fast without understanding, understanding of the content, and limited vocabulary which was the top-ranked problem.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the data gathered by the researcher, the English academic performance of grade 6 in the research locale was at a satisfactory level, while among the problems mostly encountered by the majority of the pupil-respondents, limited vocabulary ranked first. In line with the findings and the conclusions, the researcher recommended to the administrator putting a library in each school as required by Department of Education. The researcher also recommended to the teachers to engage themselves in applying varied techniques in teaching reading using the available reading materials which would enhance pupils' vocabulary. Parents were further recommended to give their children sufficient reading time; and programs that would promote the culture of reading.