The Effect of Computer Assisted Language Learning (Call)on the Reading Comprehension of Grade 9 Students of St. Michael's College-Basic Education Department

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Computer Assisted Language Learning may be defined as the search for and study of applications of computer in language teaching and learning (Levy, 1997, p. 1). CALL is very helpful in uplifting the learning interest of the students especially in developing their skills in reading. In line with this, the study was conceived as an attempt to determine the effect of computer assisted language learning on the levels of comprehension such as literal, inferential and critical level. The idea of venturing into this area of inquiry was given impetus by the curiosity of the researcher of the possible significance or critical effect of CALL on 92 students at St. Michael's College-Basic Education Department in Iligan City

METHODS

The students were grouped into two (2)-46 students who comprised the group who used computer in learning the levels of comprehension (experimental group) and another 46 students who composed the traditional reading class (control group). The instruments used in this study were five video clips of the short stories from YouTube and their hard copy which were taken from world literature book.The researcher used quasi-experimental research design specifically the pretest-posttest design, to determine if computer assisted language learning would have a significant effect on the reading comprehension among Grade 9 students at St. Michael's College-Basic Education Department.

RESULTS

In the Pre-test scores, the literal level of both groups got the equivalent of " ̃GOOD”. The Experimental Group performed better compare to the other group with the performance level of " ̃VERY GOOD' on the Inferential and Critical levels with the scales of 60.74 and 60.14 respectively, compared to the control group of the same levels with " ̃GOOD' at scales 46.96 and 44.66 accordingly.In the Post-test, on the other hand, it is remarkable in the presentation that all the levels in experimental group reached the range of " ̃VERY GOOD' which shows how the score-performance improved in the said test. With the performance equivalence of " ̃GOOD' in all levels, the control group is just a bit above the border line.

DISCUSSIONS

It can be said that the performance of the students exposed to CALL came out better, as shown by the higher literal level, inferential level and critical level attained by them. The use of CALL is more effective compared to the traditional way of teaching reading comprehension. Technologies like computer, MP3, mobile phone help students to become more efficient in English language.