Effectiveness of Using Multi-Media Resources in Teaching Reading Comprehension of Grade Six Pupils at Manggas-Tamak Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is a complex process which includes the ability to read real words in isolation or in context with comprehension. In order to gain knowledge in primary, secondary, and postsecondary classes, reading is necessary. Students need to be able to comprehend text in many different content areas. Students need the ability to construct meaning from written language by manipulating, constructing, and translating text. In this study, we aimed to describe the effectiveness of using multi-media resources in teaching reading comprehension among grade six pupils, the range of the use and the difficulties that might be encountered in the application of this tool.

METHODS

This action research is purely descriptive in nature which uses pre/post-test results to determine the use of multi-media resources as instructional tool for teaching reading comprehension in grade six pupils. The descriptive method of research was applied using teacher made test to determine the performance of pupils.

RESULTS

Teachingreading comprehension among grade six pupils get more interactive with the use of multi-media resources. Pupils are motivated to participate during the presentation of the lesson through the different graphics, animations and videos presented on the screen. The application permits the pupils to apply the knowledge that they gained in the whole duration of the topic. They submit easily on the tasks given to them.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of this study revealed the need for teachers to incorporate the use ofmulti-media resources in conducting lessons and to provide supplementary activities such as games, simulations and groupings to raise the level of academic achievement of grade six pupils' comprehension, and to have a higher level of mastery in teaching the competency-based skills of grade six pupils.