Technology-Aided in Teaching Phonics among Kindergarten Pupils in Bawi Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Philippine Education today is rarely different from the traditional way of the Educational System. It is said that we belong to an emerging country. In the past few years, we teachers used to embrace the Basic Education Curriculum (BEC) in teaching. Due to the influence of other countries, we are now implementing the new curriculum which is the K to 12. K to 12 aims to enhance learners' basic skills, produce more competent citizens, and prepare graduates for lifelong learning and employment. "K" stands for Kindergarten and "12" refers to the succeeding 12 years of basic education. It is the period of greatest growth and development when the brain of the young learner develops most rapidly and almost at its fullest must be supported. The researcher conducted a research on how to improve the strategy in teaching phonics by the use of technology-aided among Kindergarten pupils in Bawi Elementary School.

METHODS

The researcher used a descriptive type of research. The respondents were 27 pupils in the Kindergarten section Aquino in Bawi Elementary School. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the use of technology aided in teaching phonics. To achieve the purpose, the researcher used a daily lesson log and ECCD checklist to measure the pupil's performance. To be able to gather data needed in the study, a test was administered by the researcher after the lesson has finished.

RESULTS

The results were statistically treated, classify and tabulated. This aids the better visualization and interpretation of data. In determining the results of utilizing the proposed technology-based supplementary materials in Reading Instruction, Frequency, Percentage, and Ranking were the statistical tools applied. By means of utilizing different technology aided devices, the researcher observed that the pupils were apparently enjoyed watching and listening to the letters and sounds. Normally in class settings, pupils were individually different. Through Utilizing technology gadgets, the teacher achieved his or her goal of instruction about letters and sounds discussion.

DISCUSSIONS

The proposals of the study may be shown to other teachers as suggestions before using it. Technology Aided in Teaching Phonics used in the lesson may be applied to enhance basic reading instruction. A similar study may be conducted using or applying the experimental method of research to test the validity and reliability of using Technology Aided in Teaching Phonics for reading instruction.