Project HOPER (Helping Our Pupils in Everyday Reading): A Bridge to Address the Reading problems of Grade II Learners of Wawa Elementary School
Keywords:
HOPER (Helping Our Pupils in Everyday Reading), SWOT Analysis (Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats),Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Teachers of Kinder to Grade Three develop an action plan to address the reading problem of their learners. Often, this plan is implemented, yet it did not succeed. In this recent project/ action plan we found out the different factors that hinder the successful implementation of the plan based on the analysis and data given and the ways to address them.
METHODS
Using the data, we focus on the Grade II learner which has 10 non-readers. We conducted a meeting with the School Planning Team. SWOT Analysis was used to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the Project HOPER. Launching and orientation of the program were also conducted, parents of the 10 learners were capacitated on the step-by-step process of the reading intervention materials that they will use at home. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting of Monthly Tracking were also conducted.
RESULTS
Out of 10 pupils, there were six (6) pupils who succeeded and improve their reading abilities and there were four who did not. Teachers who participated in this project experienced the following problems during the implementation, 1) pupils don't know the sound of the letters, 2) lack of parents follow up at home, 3) lack of pupil's initiative to read, and 4) some parents are illiterate. At some point, where parents are supportive, the reading abilities of their children were improving. It shows that if the teacher and parents are committed to helping the learner, the highest degree of success is achieved.
DISCUSSIONS
The result demonstrates the need for commitment and cooperation between the school, the parents and the learner in order for the project to be effective. The root cause of the problem must be addressed to ensure the effectiveness of the action plan. Stakeholders support is vital for the continuous implementation and improvement of the learners' achievements.
