Improving the Reading Proficiency Level in English of Grade Iv-Lanuza Learners through Differentiated Reading Exercises with Appropriate Materials (DREAM)
Keywords:
reading proficiency, uplifting, appropriate materialsAbstract
INTRODUCTION
This action research (DREAM-Differentiated Reading Exercises with Appropriate Materials), is inspired to improve the poor reading performance of Grade four learners in far-flung areas that encounter difficulties in promoting literacy. This study is one of the innovations intended to make every child an English reader and develop 21st century learners. The children are exposed to remediation and enrichment reading activities with the use of varied and appropriate materials. The learners are given differentiated reading exercises that suit their reading ability, as determined by the Phil. Reading Inventory (Phil. IRI) results. The materials are well-designed and appropriate to learners' reading ability.
METHODS
A descriptive method of research was used. Frequencies and percentages of Phil.IRI pre-test and post-tests were used to determine their proficiency level. These were also used to determine the factors that affect their reading performance. The average weighted mean was employed to know the effectiveness of the intervention.
RESULTS
A significant difference was observed after conducting the study, specifically with respect to their reading performance and comprehension skills. Moreover, through the thorough analysis, the Phil.IRI results, and the survey, these greatly helped in identifying factors affecting learners' reading performance as well as the level of effectiveness of the program.
DISCUSSIONS
Differentiated reading exercises with the use of appropriate materials to enhance reading proficiency in terms of reading performance and comprehension skills in Phil. IRI; the factors affecting the poor reading performance of grade four learners in English; the level of effectiveness of the investigation and the significant difference before and after implementation of the study, show that the use of appropriate reading materials was a successful intervention.
