Project CATCH-UP Care and Teach Children at risk of reading to Uplift their Potential of becoming a good reader

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Based on the latest reading validation done, it revealed that 5 out of 35 grade six pupils were on a great struggle in reading English words. Project CATCH-UP Care And Teach Children at risk of reading to Uplift their morale and Potential of becoming a good reader, this was created to teach and nurture those pupils who are at great risk in reading and tap their potential to become a good reader, so that they will have a full grasp of the school has to offer.

METHODS

Project CATCH-UP aimed to develop and enhance the potential and uplift the morale of the pupils-at-risk in reading English. 5 out of 35 pupils or 14.29% of Grade 6 pupils of Tambo Elementary School S.Y. 2018-2019 are at the frustration level in word recognition and reading comprehension.

The following strategies were done (1) reading validation (2) assessment of pupil’s ability in reading (3) sounding of letters (4) utilization of Dolch list (5) close monitoring of the reading teacher (6) provision of take-home reading materials, (7) peer tutoring, (8) use of reward system

RESULTS

Results showed a significant change in reading performance of the pupils although they cannot be still classified as fast reader, they can now read words with correct pronunciation. 2 out of 5 reading-at-risk pupils who started from reading sound sand knowing the letters of the alphabet they can now read simple sentences, and the remaining 3 pupils can now read short stories. Based on the interview done by the school principal to the reading teacher, 2 out of 5 pupils show fear in reading selections. It is recommended to continue the CATCH-Up program to these pupils so that the fight for ECARP Every Child A Reader Program be fully realized.

DISCUSSIONS

Reading Validation assessment of pupils reading ability, sounding of letters, close monitoring of the reading teacher, utilization of Dolch list, provision of reading materials, peer tutoring, use of reward system contributed to the success of the project. Interviews and observations indicated that pupil’s morale and classroom participation of these pupils were boosted, and every time they were praised for their reading capability, they wear a smile and one of them say, "Ngayon lang ako na very good!"With a continuing struggle of keeping the pupils' attention and eagerness to read a longer set of selection, Project CATCH-UP is highly suggested to continue its implementation and further recommended to implement this project to other grade levels.