University of Santo Tomas National Service Training Program-Literacy Training Service (NSTP-LTS): its Effects to Improve Academic Peformance

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study aimed to determine the effects of UST NSTP-LTS Lakbay Turo Program in the reading ability of Grades 1 to 4 pupils conducted for 8 consecutive Sundays from 9:00 am to 12:00 nn. This program was intended to provide varied educational activities to learners who are identified as struggling readers in English and Filipino.

METHODS

This study used selected 60 learners from Grades 1 to 4 to be included in the UST NSTP-LTS Lakbay Turo Program in Guerilla Elementary School, Sto. Angel District. The researcher used these learners considered as struggling readers based on the result of pre-reading assessment conducted by their respective teachers during the SY 2018-2019. The instrument used to gather data were the pre-reading and post-reading assessments for SY 2018-2019. The pre-reading assessment result was the basis of the implementation of this study. Meanwhile, the post-reading assessment result was used to indicate the effects of the UST NSTP-LTS Lakbay Turo Program in reading.

RESULTS

Based on the paired t-test for single group of respondents, there is a significant difference in the Mean Percentage Scores between the Pre-and Post-Reading Assessment Results with a p value of 0.05. Hence, it can be noted that UST-NSTP Literacy Program can improve the reading ability of the pupils in English and Filipino.

DISCUSSIONS

The results show that UST NSTP-LTS Lakbay Turo Program improved the reading ability of the 60 learners both in English and Filipino. The program promoted self-expression and developed love for reading. Other researchers can conduct further research to examine if there is a significant difference in thepre and post reading assessment results between male and female pupils. They may use Grades 5 and 6 pupils as respondents of the study. Moreover, they can also use other academic subjects to further prove the effects of UST NSTP-LTS Lakbay Turo on pupils' performance.