Project LAMPARA (Linangin ang mga Aralin sa Masining na Pagkukuwento, Angat na Resulta ay Abutin): Lighting the Future

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading stories plays a vital role in the growth and development of children. However, Grade One learners showed disinterest in reading. Their attention span was very limited and was unable to pay attention for a longer period of time for a certain lesson. This research aimed to determine the effectiveness of Project LAMPARA among Grade One learners in uplifting their reading interests and skills. Project LAMPARA is an artistic way of telling stories through the use of costumes among Grade One learners.

METHODS

The study applied the experimental research method utilizing parallel group design. The cited design is relevant to the present study since two groups of grades one pupils were considered as respondents. The experimental group was exposed to Project LAMPARA or teaching reading through creative story reading while the control group was exposed to the traditional method of teaching reading. The respondents of the study were the two sections of grade one pupils both with 43 learners.

RESULTS

Almost all the pupils in the control group are in the need’s improvement level before exposure while after exposure all are at a satisfactory level. The level of performance of all the pupils in the experimental group is in the need’s improvement level before exposure while after exposure some were at the Excellent level. From the result, it can be implied that creative storytelling helped in improving the performance of pupils in Reading.

DISCUSSIONS

In Project LAMPARA pupils' interest in learning Reading is enhanced. Exposure to creative storytelling significantly affects the acquisition of skills in Reading of elementary graders. This research paved the way for a more artistic and innovative way of telling stories.