Effectiveness of Reading by My Side in Enhancing the Reading Ability of Grade 7 Students

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is basically a life skill. It occupies a high place of significance in a child's learning and personal growth. It is a cornerstone of a child's success in school and indeed throughout life, that's why this must be given at an early age and nurture as she grows.

METHODS

The study applied a combination of experimental and quantitative research design in achieving the main objective of the study. The experimental design employed the one-shot method to determine the effectiveness of the remediation program by comparing the reading level of the respondents before and after they were undergone to the remediation program. The quantitative design was employed to verbally interpret the data gathered. The study utilized Phil-IRI as its main instrument in gathering the data needed.

RESULTS

The study found out that there were improvements on the reading level of the respondents after they underwent to the remediation program based on the result of the post-test administration of Phil-IRI. However, there are still needs for the improvement of the program to further increase the reading performance of the pupils since it was only lasted for a month.

DISCUSSIONS

The result demonstrated that the more accurately teachers and reading specialist can define the student's challenge, the more effective the intervention. This means the intervention program specifically target the dilemma to the broad category such as decoding or fluency. The program did not use the one size fits all approach to reading intervention. The teachers made use of an appropriate intervention for each child especially to those who require additional help. With proper feedback and lots of practice, learners become more fluent, accurate and confident.