Increase the Reading Ability (IRA) of Grade 2 Non-Reader Pupils of Bayan Luma II Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Readingis applied across all learning areas. Difficulties in reading may lead to a poor performance in all subjects. Nowadays, a large number of pupil’s encounter difficulty in reading ability. Most teachers solely rely on how learners will comprehend a text and they do not give attention to how children read the text.

METHODS

To develop reading ability, children need to be exposed to a rich print and text environment (Dickinson & Neuman 2006). Twenty-seven Grade Two non-reader pupils participated in this study. Pupils were assessed through a reading assessment suitable for all grade levels. The researchers used interview, observations, and Phil-Iri to measure their reading ability. Teachers were also provided with reading materials. To investigate the rootcause of the inability to read in Filipino, the Why-Why diagram was used. An affinity diagram was also used to present the responses.

RESULTS

The researcher found that were four major needs to help non-readers, namely, resources, time, conducive learning environment, and methods used. Grade two teachers were interviewed to validate the effectiveness of the instruments used. The descriptive research design was used to determine the current reading abilities of Grade two pupils of Bayan Luma II Elementary School. Data gathering was done in a natural way, e.g., through personal engagement and direct contact with participants involved.

DISCUSSIONS

Results show that at the end of the school year, pupils' reading abilities have increased. The researcher understood more clearly how to continue to help parents and pupils to understand the importance of reading skills by continuing efforts of home literacy activities. This implies the need for an intervention in developing differentiated reading materials written in Filipino that will cater to the reading level of every young learner.