Continuous Improvement Program (CIP) Initiatives in Reading among Grade Seven Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In adherence to the Department of Education's Continuous Improvement Program for Curriculum and Instruction, the researcher initiated an intervention project addressed the development of reading and comprehension skills of the Grade 7 learners of Carmona National High School in Carmona, Cavite Division. With this intervention, the researcher ensured that learners were able to read and comprehend so that they will perform in academics as well as their peers in high school. Reading, after all, is an important gateway to other disciplines. It equips the person with varieties of knowledge which he can use in his daily life.

METHODS

This study used the mixed method of research which identified the reading difficulties of Grade 7 students as perceived by the teachers of Carmona National High School, Division of Cavite during the School Year 2017-2018.This study used the following statistical tools for descriptive analysis: percent, the weighted mean and t-test.

RESULTS

In order to transition to communicating through reading and writing, students need a large meaning vocabulary and effective decoding skills. There is an abundance of research evidence to show that an effective decoding strategy allows students to not only to identify printed words accurately, but also to do so rapidly and automatically. Pupils need assistance in developing their comprehension skills particularly their literary level. This includes interpreting and critiquing the meaning of what they are reading, appreciating literature, and developing work study skills

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the findings and conclusions of the findings of the study, strengthening the intensive reading program of the school such as the Carmona National High School Continuous Improvement Plan (CIP) for literacy development is recommended. The difficulties experienced by the pupils in the different reading skills such as vocabulary skills, comprehension skills, literary appreciation skills, and work study skills should serve as a springboard to improve the implementation of the program.