DREAM (Decoders Recovery through Enhancement and Mentoring)to Improve Reading Ability of Alturanians

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

This study aimed to improve the reading level in English of grades IV to VI pupils of Altura Elementary School. Most of the respondents in this study have reading difficulties that serve as a hindrance in other learning areas. The researchers dreamed to improve the academic performance of Alturanians through the ability to read and comprehend text. Pursuant to Regional Memo. No. 312 s. 2018 entitled "Brigada for Every Child a Reader" which aims to make every Filipino child a reader at his or her grade level, the researchers came up with a program called DREAM (Decoders Recovery through Enhancement and Mentoring).

METHODS

This action research made use of a quantitative method to assess the improvement before and after the program. Purposive sampling technique was used by the researchers in the selection of the respondents considering the result of Pre-Test in Phil. IRI. Interventions were given based on the reading level. Post-test followed to determine the improvement.

RESULTS

Most of the pupils under this study are under the literal level of comprehension based on the group screening test. They can easily answer what the text says and what actually happens in the story. They became frustrated when the questions are in the inferential and critical level. When it comes to word recognition most of the respondents were at the Independent level (97-100%), and Instructional level (90-96%). However, when it comes to comprehension some respondents were at a frustration level (58% and below).

There is a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test result after employing the DREAM.

DISCUSSIONS

Hence, based on the findings, it is therefore concluded that the reading ability of the pupils can be improved through coaching and mentoring using different reading strategies. After the intervention, most of the pupils improved their reading level, although not all of them are at a reading level suited for their grade.

This action research proves that dream can be a reality, not all reading passages can be applicable to all. It is important to determine the reading level of pupils in order to give the appropriate coaching and mentoring (Model Reading, Monitor and Fix up, Reread the Story and Ask Questions Throughout, Each One Teach One, Summarizing the Story and Graphic Organizer) to attain the level expected of him/her.It is recommended to have a further study in Filipino/ Pagbasa and to continue the intervention together with the parents at home because of limited time in school.