The Use of Multimedia in Teaching Phonics among Grade Two Pupils of Castillo Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading plays a very important role in people's lives. It is so much a part of everyday living that one can hardly imagine a life without it. In the age of the internet and information technologies, reading retains its importance as an essential skill for learners of any language (Wooley, 2011). Reading is among the most crucial determinants in developing individuals' vision that shapes their personality and that makes them become closer to others. In addition, it makes them truly free and protects them from ignorance and false beliefs. Also, skills in reading enable children to benefit from educational activities and to participate fully in the social and activities in which they take part.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used in the study. The statistical tools used were frequency, ranking, and percentage.

RESULTS

The lessons in phonics in which multimedia may be applied were about short and long vowel sounds. Majority of the pupils have average performance on lesson about short vowels sounds and below average performance about long vowel sounds. The proposed instructional materials to supplement the use of multimedia in teaching short and long vowel sounds were technological devices like television, video clips and sound clips.

DISCUSSIONS

The developed instructional materials may be shown to teacher for suggestions before using them. More lessons on long vowel sounds should be discussed to improve pupils' performance. A similar study may be conducted using experimental research.