Approaches to Improve of Grade I Pupils of Banaba Center Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is the key that unlocks the world of enlightenment and enjoyment and the basic tool for learning in the content field. It is the primary avenue to knowledge and a tool for seeking information, ideas and even hope for the future. It is a subtle but a complex process that involves different stages, sensation, perception, comprehension application and integration.

METHODS

The researcher used the descriptive method of research in education. The survey questionnaire was the main tool in data gathering. The study had a population of two hundred fourteen (214) pupils including kindergarten pupils. Out of this population, only thirty-five (35) grade one pupils were selected as respondent. The teachers of grade one pupils were asked to prepare the pupils’ profile and inventory. They prepared the reading inventory result.

RESULTS

After the investigation, it was found out that majority of the grade one pupils fall on instructional level and need to be enhanced in reading skills. It was also found out that grade one pupils perform better in posttest than on pretest; The most effective and common methods used by the teacher in reading at Banaba Center Elementary School are Guided Reading Approach, book flooding, basic sight words and tutorial.

DISCUSSIONS

Based from the result of the Post -test given to the pupils, it was found out that there was an improvement in the reading ability of the Grade I and II pupils. There were six (6) or (26 %) belong to the Independent Level, thirteen (13) or (37 %) belonged to Instructional level and four (4) or (11%) belonged to Frustration Level in Grade I class.In Grade II class there were seven (7) pupils also tested in reading skills and it was found out that based on the result of the Post -test there was also change. There were four (4) or (15 %) of the pupils who belonged to instructional level and three (3) or 11 % were in the independent level.