Project I Read with TLC (Intensive Reading with Teacher, Loving Parents and Classmates): A Reading Intervention for Grade III Pupils of Pansin Elementary School S.Y. 2018-2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

As part of the CID Programs and Projects, under Project SPARK, Project I Read with TLC aims to lessen the non-reader in Grade III and help each Grade III pupil to become more independent and lessen their struggles and difficulties in reading. It also aims to develop a strong teamwork among Grade III teachers and parents with their children in achieving a common goal which is developing and building a nation where no one is left behind especially in reading that will contribute to a quality education.

METHODS

This is an action research wherein a total of 45 Grade III pupils of Pansin Elementary School was the focused of the study.The researcher made use of Phil-Iri materials to assess the reading level of pupils. The pretest result of Phil-Iri became the basis of the researcher and pupils who falls on the frustration level served as the participants to the Project I Read with TLC.Pretest and Post Test were given to determine if the Project I Read with TLC is effective and successful.

RESULTS

Project I Read with TLC started first week of August 2018. It started with fifteen (15) Grade III non-readers, twenty-two (22) pupils who can only read syllables and eight (8) pupils who had difficulty in reading words and phrases. A total of forty-five (45) out one hundred forty-one (141) Grade III pupils of Pansin Elementary School undergo the reading program as a result of the Phil-Iri Pretest. From fifteen (15) Grade III non-reader pupils, there are now zero Grade III non-reader. They all improved into syllable reader, some are in the level of reading words and phrases, and some are now a good reader and are helping their other classmates struggling in reading.

DISCUSSIONS

Project I Read with TLC was evidently helped Grade III students to conquer their reading struggles and difficulties. It helps the pupils boost their confidence in classroom discussion since they can now read without struggling and difficulty. Some of them are now raising their hands to participate in the discussion. Scores in written examinations are also increased. It is indeed that reading develops one's brain, provides a window into the world around each learner and help learner to do better in all school subjects.