Project Happy Readers League: An Intervention Program to Develop Reading Skills in the Grade IV Pupils of Timalan Elementary School Sy 2018-2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is a core skill. Literacy skills are crucial for accessing the broader curriculum. It is one of the factors that affect the achievement level of the pupils. This intervention program was conducted to develop reading skills in the grade IV pupils to help them increase their performance level not only in reading but also in other subject areas.

METHODS

Continuous Improvement Methodology included the three stages; Assess, Analyze and Act. The first stage comprised of four steps. Based on the result of the Revised Phil IRI, pupils with reading difficulties were identified. On the analyze stage, root cause analysis was done through a survey questionnaires and interview to recognize the voice of the customer. And Finally, the last stage, pilot and roll out of the solution.

RESULTS

Based on the Phil IRI Group Screening Test (GST), 35 out of 94 pupils or 37.23% need to be assessed individually and undergo in the reading intervention program. After the administration of the Post Test, the result showed improvement. 20 pupils (57.14%) can read in their appropriate grade level while 15 pupils (42.86) reading level was advance at a higher level compared with the result of their Pretest Individual Assessment. This concluded that the reading intervention program is effective.

DISCUSSIONS

The results exhibit that the following factors contribute to the effectiveness of a reading intervention program:(1) Identifying the pupils reading level through the Individual Reading Assessment helps teachers to give suited remediation materials and strategies appropriate for the learners need. And (2) Pupils' performance level in other areas also improves and can be attributed to the development of their reading skills. The progress of the reading ability of the pupils toward success happens when given proper and appropriate reading intervention. The continuity of the program must be sustained for a more positive outcome.