Improving the Level of Comprehension of the Pagbilao East Elementary School Pupils through Project RADIO-B

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading comprehension is the heart and goal of reading. (Wolf, 2008). Therefore, reading requires understanding or comprehending the meaning of the symbols, prints or texts. Readers must or should learn to develop certain skills that will help them comprehend or understand what they have read. For many years, reading has been a problem for many schools, both public and private. In this regard, the Department of Education has launched several reading interventions to help Filipino children falling behind in reading like ECARP (Every Child A Reader Program) but the problem still arises. Numerous reports of non-readers and poor readers topped the list of problems identified in most schools during the assessment of the reading performance of which the main culprit is said to be the presence of gadgets. This reading problem is then carried out to the different learning areas as reading with comprehension is the baseline of understanding the concept of every lesson taught.

METHODS

This study utilized the descriptive method, descriptive-comparative and experimental-single type of research to gather the necessary data. It is descriptive in the sense that it provided descriptions regarding the present situation of the pupils' reading performance. Results of pretest and posttest were used to measure the significant difference in the reading performance level of the pupils and were treated statistically using a descriptive-comparative method of research. Experimental-single type of research was used since the school uses the Intervention Program called ProjectRADIO-B using different reading materials.

RESULTS

Almost half of the identified pupils in the frustration level improved their reading performance as reflected in their reading assessment records and report cards. Likewise, half of the school population was able to get back their interest in reading through Project RADIO-B. Due to the positive result and feedback from the pupils, parents, and teachers, this innovation is continuously implemented to help the children become achievers in the future.

DISCUSSIONS

The result of the study found out that there is a need to strengthen or intensify the intervention program to cause a positive effect on the learners. Innovation is a good intervention because they come in a newer presentation making the learners more interested in the activities provided in enhancing their reading capabilities.