The Effectiveness of Repeated Reading Strategies in Improving Reading Level of Struggling Readers in Grade One of Gulod Elementary School S.Y. 2017-2018
Keywords:
comprehension, fluency, reading attitude, repeated reading, reading strategiesAbstract
INTRODUCTION
Studies show that different reading strategies were used to improve the reading level of every learner. It is important for a child to be an effective reader. In this study, the researchers integrated the use of repeated reading strategy in improving the reading level of the pupils. It is better to deal with this problem and determine effective reading strategies for improving pupils ‘reading abilities. This will lead to better performance of students, teachers and the school in general.
METHODS
The purposive sampling design was employed. Using the result of District Oral Reading Assessment, the researchers were able to choose the subject of the study based on their reading performance. Reading results, classroom observation, interview, and questionnaires are the different strategies used in gathering information needed in the study
RESULTS
Students who participated in the study are pupils who are under struggling readers. The District Oral Reading Assessment -First Assessment in English of Grade I Pupils in Gulod Elementary School showed that only one (1) pupil is a fast reader while there is no average reader during the pre-assessment. 13 out of the 43 pupils were slow readers. It is also noted that 20 pupils were struggling readers. Thus, the researchers decided to conduct this study.
After utilizing the repeated reading strategy, there is an increase in the reading performance of struggling readers. Out of 20 struggling readers, five (5) became fast reader, six (6)became average reader, four (4) belong to slow category, two (2) very slow and three (3) struggling readers.
DISCUSSIONS
The results provide parents awareness in the reading level of the pupils and increase their participation in improving the reading level of their children. Improvement on the reading level was achieved through continuous application of repeated reading strategy. It also aids pupils to recognize words as they practice it daily.
