Do It Right: Its Effectiveness on the Reading Abilities of Children

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study focused on the functionality of PROJECT DO -IT -RIGHT on the reading abilities to struggling readers. This was conducted in support of Department of Education's project ECARP, allowing children to have better reading experiences in the future.

METHODS

An experimental using a simple Pretest -Post-test Design involving 108 Grade III pupils of San Gabriel II Elementary School, SY 2017-2018 was utilized.To diagnose the reading capacity of the participants, the researchers developed and validated a reading material named, Do-It-Right Informal Reading Assessment Tool (DIR-IRAT) which was used during the pretest and post-test.

Mean validated (DIR-IRAT) and determined the respondents' reading levels. Stanine established school norm which was the basis for classifying respondent's reading abilities, and t-test for the effectiveness of the program.

RESULTS

DO -IT -RIGHT was found effective. Conflicts like: pupils' lack of interest in attending sessions; exhibiting reading difficulties despite regular attendance, negative attitudes towards reading and the lack of parental support were identified and served as bases in developing an enhancement program.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the results of the study, it is highly recommended that Project Do it Right must be implemented by the Reading Teacher to help struggling readers improve their reading abilities. Likewise, it is recommended that pupils with learning difficulties be referred to as Developmental Pediatrician for proper assessment. This is to assess further the extent of their reading deficiencies so that the reading teacher is able to do some modification in the reading program to suit the developmental requirements of the child.