Utilization of Audio-Visual Aids in Reading Comprehension among Grade one Pupils at San Juan East District

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study aimed to determine the effectiveness of audio visual aids as significant tools to enhance pupils’ reading comprehension. This study specifically further aimed: to know the different audio visual aids used in reading; to identify the utilization of audio visual aids in terms of the student's performance and social aspects; to determine the problems encountered in using audio visual aids in teaching reading; to analyze the significant difference between the effects of audio-visual aids on students’ performance and social aspect in using audio-visual aids; and to propose a plan of action to enhance the reading comprehension of the pupils.

METHODS

The researchers read books, researches, and other printed materials which dealt on the topic. From this, the researchers constructed the survey questionnaire based from the specific questions formulated. Researchers utilized a self-constructed questionnaire, which was composed of three parts. The first part was the different audio visual used in reading. The second part was the effects of audio visual aids in terms of students’ performance, and social aspect. The third part was the problems encountered in using audio visual aids in teaching reading.

RESULTS

The researchers also visited the libraries of other colleges and universities in the province to get materials for the conceptual and research literature. They consulted knowledgeable people to give direction to their study. As for the actual gathering of data from the respondents, the researchers asked permission from the proper authorities to administer the questionnaire. They personally conversed with the respondents and guided them in answering the questionnaire and collected them right away.

DISCUSSIONS

This part presents the discussion of gathered results through the process of using the questionnaire and constructive interview only on some clarification from the respondents. It is tabulated, interpreted and analyzed to be thoroughly understood. The study shows that the respondents sometimes use visual aids which are technology based. As a result of this substantial change in language teaching, teachers needed extra aids to provide learners with the desired environments and foster exposition to authenticity. They assumed that technology is a part of society, thus, language teachers cannot be far away from using it since they have the prior aim of addressing social needs.