Project CPL-READ: An Intervention in Improving Learners' Reading Level at Pasong Langka Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is a basic skill that should not be compromised in a humane society. The teaching of reading is a continuing challenge to parents and teachers. Reading instruction should be given emphasis and must be prioritized by a responsible government. In this age of information where morality is not enough to communicate to the world anymore, quality reading instruction among public schools should be a top priority. There is a need to increase efforts in effective literacy, which requires reflection. This study explored the effectiveness of Project CPL-READ in improving the reading level of grade two pupils.

METHODS

The study made use of quantitative research and pre-experimental in nature. In pre-experimental design, one group was exposed to a treatment or condition and measured afterward to see if there were any effects. One group pre-test and post-test study was employed in this research. The target pupils were treated using Project CPL-READ (Comprehensive Project for Learners-Reading Enhancement and Appreciation Development). The researcher employed purposive sampling procedure. The data in this study were collected, tabulated and analyzed with the application of the statistical procedure.

RESULTS

Grade Two pupils who participated in this study improved their reading level. The findings of this study were 1.) All the target pupils belong to the frustration level in terms of the reading level before Project CPL-READ was applied. 2.) The majority of the target pupils belong to the instructional reading level after Project CPL-READ was employed. 3.) The mean difference between the posttest and pre-test scores was 53.21, therefore there was an increase in the reading level of the target pupils. This means that Project CPL-READ is an effective intervention in improving pupils' reading level.4.) Based on the interview, teacher-adviser proved that Project CPL-READ can be the best intervention. It showed from the reading profile of the pupils that it enhanced the reading activities of the pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of this research show that the implementation of Project CPL-READ in all grade levels is a great help in improving pupils' reading levels. The reading intervention, Project CPL-READ, has to be closely monitored by the school head. School head should also support and provide needed materials and technology resources for the implementation of the reading intervention. Future researchers should conduct a similar study to support the effectiveness of the intervention.