Module-Based Teaching and The Level of Readiness of Grade III Pupils

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

As stated in the Republic Act 10533, Enhancing the Basic Education System by strengthening its curriculum reiterates the use of Curriculum and Learning Management Division Framework Guide and Tools in localizing / indigenizing and contextualizing materials as references . This study was made to improve the achievement level of pupils in English Grade III specifically in Reading Comprehension. The researchers made and contextualized materials that can be of great help to the pupils’ comprehension skills.

METHODS

This action research used a descriptive method to identify the level of readiness of Grade III pupils in English specifically in reading comprehension. This action research is divided into three phases. First is the development of the research instruments including the modules, Pre-test, and Post-test questions.Second is the administrationof the pre-test to the experimental group and the controlled group then the Implementation of the modules to the experimental group and Administration of the post-test to the experimental group and controlled group. The last Phase is the Data Analysis of the Pre-test and post-test using the Mean, MPS and SD.

RESULTS

Based on the findings, the following implications are drawn: The Module based teaching in English Grade III in Reading Comprehension used shows a significant difference on the pre-test and post-test and is highly effective since the performance of pupils has improved and is highly recommended for school use. Module aided the increase of the Pupils Level of Readiness in Reading Comprehension. There is a significant difference in the level of performance of the experimental group as revealed by the post-test result.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the implications, the following recommendations are offered: The module materials in teaching English in reading Comprehension be reviewed and revised with respect to the format to attain the level of acceptability that suits to Grade three pupils. Teachers are encouraged to produce and use more modules that are interesting to Grade III pupils. Parallel studies considering other content areas in English be conducted to produce more modules which will be used by Grade IIIpupils.