Innodified Sensory Path: Strategy to Improve Word Recognition of Grade Six Pupils of David P. Jimenez Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Based on the quick assessment result conducted on the 2nd month of Grade six pupils under our reading program (Intensive Reading Remediation Program (IRRP), there were 10 pupils who were still behind in word recognition which hindered them in moving on to the next level of the remediation program. It is, therefore, crucial for us to find effective strategies to help these remaining pupils if we want them to succeed with the remediation. Based on different studies, the sensory path has been used to address different learning issues due to its multi-sensory approach to learning which would help pupils with learning difficulties and fleeting attention. The same traits were observed on these pupils. This prompted the researchers to study and investigate the effectiveness of this approach. It is called unmodified sensory approach because we modified and innovated the approach to suit our need in helping our pupils with difficulty in word recognition.

METHODS

This study used the Pre-Experimental method utilizing the one-group, pre-test-post-test design. The chosen participants were 10 grade six pupils of DPJES who were identified with difficulties in recognizing words after two months of remediation. Data were collected using a standardized test that was adapted from Rapid Assessment on Reading Skills (RARS).

RESULTS

The general findings suggest that there is a significant difference in the performance of the 10 grade six pupils after unmodified sensory path was used as an intervention program for the word recognition problem of the said pupils. Also, it shows that the said intervention program highly affected and improved the word recognition problem of the said pupils. It was concluded that a multisensory approach to word recognition is effective when it comes to pupils with fleeting attention span and had difficulty to focus on the task.

DISCUSSIONS

Originally, the sensory path is helpful in treating sensory integration disorders and commonly used in the special education program. But through this study, innovated and modified sensory path is also useful and effective in improving word recognition problem among the pupils, developing tactile imagination and stimulating movement receptors.