Project LUKPRA (Level Up Knowledge of Pupils Reading Ability)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Project LUKPRA is conducted for the benefits of each pupil to address their reading ability specifically in English learning areas. In 2015, Bagong Tubig Elementary School identified 13 (62%) of Grade IV pupils reading at the frustration level in English. Due to this, the school has implemented a Big Brother and a Big Sister Program known (BBSP) to address the high number of frustration readers. From the number of incoming Grade IV pupils, frustration readers decreased to 13 (62%) of the total population in 2014.This year, after the administration of PHIL-IRI, 13 (62%) out of 21 pupils in Grade IV pupils were identified as reading in the frustration level based on the standard formula of the Phil-IRI Assessment Test.This data was further validated resulting in only 4(19%) out of 13 identified frustration readers. From the 21, zero were classified as Non-readers, twelve as Instructional, and five as independent readers.13 out of 21 Grade IV pupils were identified reading in the frustration level in English based on the standard formula of the Phil-IRI administered last June 2015.The 13 pupils in the frustration level ate at the core of Project LUKPRA.

METHODS

We surveyed to find out the materials and strategies required by the key customers through the checklist form. We also gathered and tabulated the data on the result of the VOC -Voice of the customer. Reading intervention is highly recommended throughout the year. Stakeholder orientation is held to inform them about the project and their support. CI team crafts differentM&E tools for monitoring and evaluating the project. With these tools, the school as a whole becomes involved in the project since all teachers are given a chance to observe. The CI project is launched and attended by LGU, teachers, pupils PTA. Mentoring is one of the processes of the project, giving simple rewards and recognition is shown to motivate the pupils to love reading.

RESULTS

Reduce the number of the identified Grade IV frustration readers by at least 50percent or 8 of the 13 pupils by the end of December 2015. For further administering the project the pupils under frustration level reduce in 4 or19 percent in 2016. And at the phase of third-year administering the project the frustration level resulting in zero (0%) percent in December 2017.

DISCUSSIONS

Handling of the project to the English department. Encourage pupils that reading is essential as a foundation of learning in every phase of their lives.