Improving the Reading Comprehension Skills of Grade III-Magnolia Pupils through Reading for Active Learning (Project: ReAL)

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is considered to be the mother of all study skills. A learner who cannot read comprehensively may encounter difficultly in comprehending with his or her lesson. In this study, the researcher aimed to assess the impact of Project ReAL or Reading for Active Learning in improving the reading comprehension skills of the learners.

METHODS

Descriptive method was used in discussing the responses to the research questions. This study did not use any sampling techniques. Moreover, a survey questionnaire was used through the results of the weighted mean to identify the factors that affect the reading comprehension skills of the learners and to find out the level of effectiveness of Project-ReAL, Reading for Active Learning. Also, Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to determine if there is a significant difference between the pre-test and post test results.

RESULTS

Based on the results of respondents, home factor has the greatest impact on the reading comprehension of the learners. It was followed by the school factor, and the least factor that affects reading comprehension skills of the learners was pupil factor. In this study, picture words were the most effective intervention employed by the teacher. On the level of effectiveness of the interventions, Reading for Active Learning (ReAL) interpreted as very effective.

DISCUSSIONS

The results demonstrate the need for the intervention Project ReAL(Reading for Active Learning). Improving reading comprehension skills is valuable to make them good and effective reader.