Early Language, Literacy and Numeracy of Grade Three Learners in Malaya Elementary School, SY 2018 -2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Early Language, Literacy and Numeracy (ELLN) Program aims to strengthen the capacity to teach and to assess early reading and numeracy skills in the K-3 levels. Its main goal is to improve the reading and numeracy skills of Kinder to Grade 3 learners using the revised K-12 curriculum by establishing a sustainable professional development system for teachers. With this, the researchers created a study to verify learners' skills in writing, reading and numeracy with a tool to assess their level and provide innovation to improve their performance.

METHODS

Experimental method of research was used. Using a parallel group design that includes two or more groups that are used at the same time with only one single variable is manipulated or changed. The design is appropriate since it utilized three parallel groups that are exposed to Early Language, Literacy, and Numeracy which are the grade three learners in Malaya Elementary School. The experimental design also utilized a parallel test where pretest and posttest used to determine the performance of the Grade three learners on ELLN in terms of reading comprehension, writing composition and numeracy. The gathered data were tabulated, analyzed and interpreted using appropriate statistical treatments. Possible trends were established which will serve as the basis for conclusions and recommendations.

RESULTS

The grade three learners as our target respondents under the ELLN Program showed improvement in Writing from Very Satisfactory to Outstanding. Reading comprehension rated from Satisfactory to Very Satisfactory same as Numeracy Skills from Satisfactory to Very Satisfactory. It only proves that through exposure to the Early Language Literacy and Numeracy Program, pupils enhanced their knowledge in writing composition, reading comprehension and numeracy. Continue implementing the program will have a great impact on the education of our young learners.

DISCUSSIONS

The results proved that the procurement of technology-based materials is needed to motivate learners and improve their reading abilities. Providing more writing activities enhance learners writing skills. Using manipulatives and counters showed that learners can easily adapt the competencies taught in Mathematics.