Improving the Reading Performance in Filipino Grade one Pupils of Danlagan Elementary School through Picture-Syllable-Word Technique

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Unless a child is equipped with basic reading skills, he or she would not be able to study independently and effectively. The researcher observed that there is a need to improve the reading performance in Filipino for students to comprehend better. The researcher found that select grade one pupils struggle with reading because of low phonemic and syllable awareness. This study aimed to improve the reading performance of Grade One pupils through the picture-syllable-word technique.

METHODS

This study uses the descriptive and comparative methods. The purpose of this study is to examine the reading performance of select Grade One pupils of Danlagan Elementary School. The research required the administering of pre-test and post-tests, results of which are compared in order to measure the effectiveness of the technique-intervention. The comparative design was used to determine if there was a significant difference attributable to the intervention.

RESULTS

The pre-test yielded a mean of 11. 44 while the post-test resulted in 17.61. With a difference of 6.17, this shows that the picture-syllable-word technique as a tool is effective in improving pupils’ reading performance in Filipino.

DISCUSSIONS

The data support that the picture-syllable-word technique is an effective intervention. It is helpful to develop and improve the reading skills of grade one pupils in Filipino. Through this method, the pupils understand what they read, resulting in better comprehension.