Clip and Flip Scrapbook Project: An Intervention to Poor Reading Habits of Grade VI Pupils in Manupal Elementary School Sy, 2017-2018

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Clip & Flip Scrapbook Project is an original concept created by the researcher based on his observations. It is an action research that aims to improve Grade VI pupils' poor reading. This research was conducted in Manupal Elementary School, Manupal, Matalam, Cotabato. This research intended to gauge the effectiveness of the said intervention with the help of the parents, teachers, and the pupils themselves. With this study, it is expected that pupils will learn to appreciate the benefits of reading and develop their interest in reading as well. This intervention was created and formulated to address the needs of these pupils, to entice and build their interest in reading, and address their skill deficiencies to improve the quality of education. The visual-spatial intelligence of the students will also be developed since they will be applying their artistic skills on it. During vacant periods and spare times pupils are expected to hold their scrapbooks and read because they are attracted to it.

METHODS

The researcher measured the reading habit improvement of the respondents depending on the frequency of reading with 60% weight while corresponding points were given to the number of clippings done with 40% weight using a self-made template. Two sets of questionnaires were given to test their reading ability and interest. Finally, an analysis was drawn out of the score with corresponding description. Descriptive statistics was used in the study to include frequency counts and mean percentages for summarizing quantitative data.

RESULTS

Results revealed that most of the Grade VI pupils had poor reading habits and spent more time playing different games especially computer and phone-based games. After the 20-day session it was clearly observed that their reading habits were improved because they were attracted to the scrapbooks they've created and personally crafted.

DISCUSSIONS

The respondents were the thirty (30) Grade VI pupils who underwent pre-assessment on their study habits. Results and data were gathered using different questionnaires, survey forms and observation forms. Descriptive statistics were used to include frequency counts, and percentages for summarizing quantitative data. To summarize, Clip & Flip Scrapbook Project significantly cultivated and revived the reading habits of the Grade VI pupils of Manupal Elementary School by developing their interest and love of reading.