The Effectiveness of Using Localized and Contextualized Pictionary in Improving the Reading Readiness of Kindergarten Pupils of David P. Jimenez Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Pictionary is an approach to the problem of data capture that makes use of the paradigms of crowdsourcing and online gaming to gather data containing the perceptual structure of word referents. Thus, this study aims to determine the effectiveness of using localized and contextualized Pictionary in improving the reading readiness of Kindergarten pupils of David P. Jimenez Elementary School. This is important to the pupils who have difficulty in recognizing upper-and lower-case letters of the Filipino alphabet. This research will provide information about the usage of indigenized Pictionary as a tool in preparing the pupils in reading.

METHODS

To gather the needed data, the researcher used a standardized 20-item test that was adopted from RARS. It was administered with 20 kindergarten pupils who were identified with difficulty in recognizing upper-and lower-case letters of the Filipino alphabet. The group was assigned as the treatment group. The results of the standardized test of the group were compared using the Paired T-test and were checked for any significant difference.

RESULTS

Results revealed that there is a significant difference in the performance of Kindergarten pupils after Pictionary was used as an intervention program for improving the reading readiness of the said pupils. It also suggests that the use of localized and contextualized Pictionary is highly affected and improved the reading readiness of Kindergarten pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The use of Pictionary in teaching Kindergarten pupils has a positive impact on their attention span, focus and study habits. This study also showed that the use of Pictionary plays a very important role in the teaching-learning process. Thus, it is recommended that the teachers should integrate the use of localized and contextualized visual images in their daily teaching to develop the enthusiasm and interest of pupils in reading especially in Kindergarten where reading readiness is a crucial part in developing their passion in reading.