Phonic Approach: Improving the Word Recognition Levels of Struggling Reader of Grade Four Pupils at Namuco Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is the key to skillful learning and better living. On the other side, reading is one of the various problems that a teacher encountered as she teaches. Since, the reading ability of struggling readers of grade four is the major problem in Namuco Elementary School. This research aims to improve their reading ability through phonics approach and remedial reading will help pupils in achieving better reading skills and comprehension.

METHODS

The study employed descriptive method of research. It aimed to determine the effectiveness of Phonic Approach in improving the word recognition level of struggling readers of grade four pupils.The researchers gathered data by utilizing Phil-Iri, focus group discussion, survey questioners and retrospective interview.

RESULTS

Upon the implementation of Phonic Approach, the struggling readers from grade four pupils improved their word recognition level. As proved, the six slow readers in pre-test of Phil-Iri went to the next higher level of recognition and one syllable reader became slow readers while one readers-at risk became syllable readers.

Continuous evaluation of pupil's performance enabled teachers apply varied remediation techniques to help pupils improve their ability especially in reading. It is recommended that reading intervention program using Phonic Approach done by the researchers will used by other teachers to evaluate the effectiveness of intervention in all grade level.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of implementing the intervention program using phonic approach diminished the number of struggling readers in grade four. The program helped not only the grade four pupils in Namuco Elementary School but also the other grade level. It seems that the teachers agreed in the use of phonic approach in reading.