The Effectiveness of the Project Ba-Bag-U ( Basa, Bago Uwi ) to Grade Six Pupils with Frustration Reading Level at Banyaga Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The goal in reading is to be able to understand written material, to evaluate it, and to use it for one's needs. To develop the reading ability of pupils is the prime concern of teachers in all grade level. This study is conducted to lessen the number of pupils in the frustration level specifically in grade six, to help them cope up with the challenges of the 21st century. Project BA-Bag-U (Basa, Bago Uwi) is designed for pupils to spend just a quarter period of an hour after class to help them improve their reading ability.

METHODS

Quantitative Research Method was utilized in the conduct of the study using frequency and percentage. The respondents were the fifty-five pupils belonging to the frustration level from the Grades VI utilizing questionnaire to gain a clearer understanding of the pupils' difficulties in reading, specifically with their comprehension problem. The survey, interview, observations and journalizing were also used to gather the needed data. The responses were tallied, tabulated and interpreted.

RESULTS

Findings show that several factors affecting love and interest for reading are attitude, reading skill and other external factors such as malnutrition, lack of parents' support, time management, environment, and fondness to modern gadgets. Upon the implementation of the project, different areas of improvement manifested through Bap-Bag-U were abilities to manage time, recognize words, construct meaning, comprehend and read with speed. These were achieved through the varied strategies used in the program like giving awards and incentives, cooperative learning strategies, using ICT, provision of varied reading materials and parental involvement.

DISCUSSIONS

The pupils' reading abilities could be enhanced by providing reading materials within their level of intelligence to help them enjoy what they are doing so as to gradually improve their level of thinking and comprehension. Instructional strategies employed by the teachers play a vital role in enhancing the pupils' learning ability in reading. Making use of modern technologies to improve their skill both in oral and silent reading, and integration of enjoyable experiences through games should be considered to support them in the advocacy of yearning towards every child, a total reader.