Effectiveness of Trace-Copy-Recall Spelling Technique to the Spelling Skills of Grade 5 Pupils of Anas Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this study is embedded on the alarming condition of the decrease in periodical MPS of the Grade 5 pupils in English and Science subjects. Due to the misspelled answers in the exam of the pupils the researcher decided to be expeditious to look for a spelling technique and test its effectiveness. The researcher chose T-C-R as the spelling technique used for the pupils.

METHODS

The researcher utilized the descriptive -comparative method of research. The researcher compared the Mean and MPS of the pretest and post-test scores of the pupils. The study was only focused on the effectiveness of TCR in enhancing the spelling skills of Grade 5 pupils. To see the difference, the pretest and post-test were compared. The significant difference of the pretest and post-test was computed using the dependent t test. The data and information gathered were systematically checked, computed, tabulated and interpreted.

RESULTS

The study showed a very remarkable result. The process of tracing, copying and recalling helped a lot in establishing the spelling skills of the pupils. After the utilization of the intervention or spelling technique there was an increase in spelling performance of the pupils. The t -value of 12.53 and the critical level 2.12 made the researcher reject the null hypothesis which is significant at 0.05 level. This showed a significant improvement in the spelling performance of grade 5 pupils. This found out that T-C-R Spelling Technique is an effective and potent spelling technique in enhancing the spelling skill of the pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

Melding from what has been set from the 21st century education goals and objective, as English language teacher, we must bring out and develop lifelong skills to our pupils. TRC spelling technique has made a vital change in the performance of the pupils. This process allows pupils to understand better the spelling words in which they contribute to the development of their skill and have better personal perspectives of their learning. That is why written language and spelling skills are both important to impart, enhance and develop among our pupils.