Videoke Reading Challenge: A Remedial Reading intervention in English Using Videoke in Grade 6

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is an essential life skill that is particularly important in adulthood. Learners with difficulty in reading often struggle with reading comprehension skills. This is connected with their poor word recognition, limited background knowledge, a poor connection of prior knowledge, and fluency (Swanson et. al, 2017).

METHODS

This project was conducted to introduce videoke into the remedial reading classes of learners with reading difficulties. It was done to zero-out the frustration level percentage of Grade 6. The class of 28 pupils took the Phil-IRI Pre-Test and 4 out of 28 or 14.3% were at the frustration level. They were identified as pupils with reading difficulties. They received the intervention 3 times a week in 30 minutes for the second to the third quarter of the school year. Pupils followed along with a sing-along version of the song twice before performing the videoke piece 3 more times. The researcher asked comprehension questions about the song after. Then, Phil-IRI Post Test was given in the fourth quarter to measure the effectiveness of the project.

RESULTS

Each pupil with reading difficulty showed growth in reading ability, whether more total questions were answered correctly or more questions were attempted. Their word recognition level also increased. The Phil-IRI Oral Reading Post Test Results interprets that 3 out of 4 pupils got an Instructional Reading Level and 1 out of 4 pupils fall under the Independent Level. The comparison of Pre-Test and Post Test of Phil-IRI Oral Reading in English showed that 3 of the 4 pupils in Frustration Level from the Pre-Test achieved Instructional Level in the Post-Test. One of the 4 pupils concerned got an Independent Level. As per the result of the Post Test, all the 4 respondent pupils' reading levels were alleviated. Three out of 4 or 75% of pupil-respondents became instructional in their reading level and 1 out of 4 or 25% of the subject became independent level in reading.

DISCUSSIONS

Based on the result, the remedial reading intervention dubbed as Videoke Reading Challenge was effective in eliminating the frustration level reading rate in Grade 6. It made reading fun and a happy activity. Pupils were encouraged to go to school regularly. With scores increasing across the board, there is plenty of room in this study for further investigation on videoke and how it affects reading comprehension. It should be implemented in the school not only by the Grade 6 teachers but, also in other grade levels.