Project E-FLOR (Enhancing Friendly Love for Oral Reading)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study focuses on improving the reading ability of the pupils most especially in enhancing the love of pupils in oral reading, particularly in Grade IV. The subject and the setting of the study were the Grade IV pupils of San Felix Elementary School who were identified under the Frustration Level in the Pre-Test of the Phil-IRI. Since it was based on the Oral Reading skills, many factors were considered why out of 36 pupils of the Grade IV pupils fell under the Frustration Level. Remedial classes, the used of Project BUS (Basahin, Unawain at Sulatin), Project SINORA (Simultaneous Noontime Reading Activity) of the Department of Education and the Project IRMA (Independent Reading through Mentoring Activity) of the School Head, the 15 pupils under Frustration Level became 12 Instructional and Independent Readers thus love for oral reading is attained. Based on the findings and conclusion, the researchers recommend phonics approach in oral reading, particularly in the slow readers.

METHODS

This action research depends chiefly on the results of the different oral reading tests conducted during the period of the program. A descriptive method of research will be used in the study to find out the level of oral reading performance of the pupils. Data was gathered, tabulated, evaluated and analyzed using percentages to identify the reading levels of the pupils. The researchers will use the remedial classes in the actual implementation of the research.

RESULTS

Based on the result of the Post Test the data showed that with the application of the PROJECT E-FLOR to the 15 pupils there was a big improvement in their oral reading skill. The different reading materials, approaches, and strategies the pupils who were hesitant to read orally became reader lovers. After a series of remediation through using the different strategies in the Project E-Flor, the researchers found out that if pupils were given assistance, love, and concern the level of reading ability in reading orally will definitely improve.

DISCUSSIONS

The data collected in the PHIL-IRIResults and assessment activities lead the researchers to identify the problems of the pupils in Oral Reading particularly in the Grade IV pupils where almost 64% of the enrollment belongs to frustration. Different reading materials were produced and differentiated activities/ strategies were applied in the remedial classes. Mentoring Activity of Project IRMA also helped in enhancing the love of pupils for Oral Reading.