Difficulties on Vocabulary among Grade 12 Students in PGNHS: Basis for Vocabulary Enrichment Strategies

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Vocabulary plays an integral part, in terms of a great deal of vocabulary then he/she could make a composition in an effective way. In our study we witnessed the exploding number of new curriculum guides, they are dramatically changing the way people do academic practices. It is apparent that good vocabulary must be performed and applied to all literary works. According to the study of Flocabulary (2016), to relate vocabulary from achievement, a strong vocabulary is when it comes to building background knowledge while learning a new skill or subject. And when students have strong prior knowledge, they are more likely to remain interested and retain new information than those who less prior knowledge.

METHODS

Several methods of the design were habituated. The researchers used action research, qualitative research method, and semi-structured interview and observation guide were the instruments used in this research to gather information. The respondents chosen by the researchers were the available students in Grade 12 HUMSS in Padre Garcia National High School. An implementation of "mentoring" (often defined as a professional relationship in which an experienced person (the mentor) assists another (the mentee) in developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the less-experienced persons professional and personal growth) through qualitative analysis of the use of the mentoring, individual difficulties in vocabulary addressed.

RESULTS

Most of the respondents who take part in our face-to-face interview and overt observation perceived significant problems in dealing with their difficulties in vocabulary. The experience of the respondents gives this study to conclude that lack of vocabulary will be a hindrance in making new concept and constructing literary piece. In some occurrences, the fright, uncertainty, and disinclination of constructing their own literary works were addressed through mentoring and other strategies that had been implemented by means of this study.

DISCUSSIONS

The results validated the essential for continuous implementation of mentoring through intensive reading in order to address the difficulties in vocabulary thatleads to not confidently constructing their own literary works. The main objective of the innovation is to take part in giving them hope, enhancing the learner's skills and addressing their difficulties in vocabulary. The more you read, the more chances for you to be able to learn new things in accordance to overcome your struggles in vocabulary.