Project Joy: its Impact in the Grade V Learners' Reading Comprehension

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Acquiring reading skills is dependent upon the mastery of the following levels or dimensions of comprehension -literal, interpretative, evaluative and creative. Reading well entails academic success and a basic requirement for participation in civic life and the global economy. Based on PHIL-IRI result, seventeen (17) Grade V pupils of Silang West Elementary School fall in frustration level. A rigid intervention program must be done through Project JOY before letting them transfer to a higher level of learning.

METHODS

This study made use of a quantitative descriptive approach/design. It aimed to determine the comprehension levels of the 17 Grade V pupils of Silang West Elementary School through a standardized test. The teacher made pre-test and post-test were given to 17 pupils. Likewise, it aimed to determine the impact of Project Joy using intervention strategies such as the utilization of technology, peer teaching, cell group system using colorful and comprehensive materials and news media in enhancing the four levels of reading skills of the learners. Quantitative was utilized through the identification of significant difference before and after the program.

RESULTS

Before the implementation of the Project JOY intervention program, the majority of the pupils achieved low in four levels of reading comprehension, 17 or 100% in literal, 16 or 94.11% in interpretative, 17 or 100% in evaluative and creative, only 1 average pupil in interpretative. This result shows that pupils' reading comprehension is poor and it affects their ability to succeed in school. After the intervention, the majority of the pupils achieved the average and high level of comprehension, 13 pupils or 76.47% in literal, 9 pupils or 52.94% in interpretative, 8 pupils or 47.06% in evaluative and 10 pupils or 58.82% in creative. The results imply that Project Joy created a big impact on these four levels of comprehension. The decrease in a number of learners who fall under a low level and the increase in the number of those who fall under average and high levels indicate the helpfulness of the project.

DISCUSSIONS

Project Joy is really significant in enhancing students' ability to comprehend literally, interpretatively, evaluatively, and creatively. Moreover, it is realized that news media such as newspapers, magazines, television, and radio in the class help promote critical reading and thinking can encourage students to enhance critical listening and reading skills.