Language Learning Situation of Secondary Students in a Flexible Classroom: Basis for Literacy Learning Plan

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Literacy is fundamental to the achievement of quality life. Literacy is more than a basic reading ability, but rather an indication of how adults use written information to function in society. Youth and adults should acquire literacy and lifelong skills necessary in getting a good job, decent earnings, and access to quality learning opportunities. Countries that are successful in endowing their population with literacy and lifelong skills are usually in a better position to meet the economic demands of operating in a globalized information economy. A highly literate population will be better able to deal with issues of governance in a highly diverse society. As noted by UNESCO, illiteracy hampers a country's economic growth. The researcher looked into the learning situation of learners in the Alternative Learning System in terms of literacy learning. The processes applied were presented in this study utilized in the development of literacy learning plan.

METHODS

This part contains an overview of what was done to concretize the paper. The research design, the methods of data collection, the respondents and how they were chosen, and the methods of data analysis. The researcher utilized the descriptive method of research which is a scientific method which involves observing and describing the behavior of a subject without influencing it in any way.

RESULTS

The following reading skills, were assessed with their respective weighted mean and verbal interpretation: discriminate sound-symbol relationship (2.22) which is verbally interpreted as frustration, create images to match letters and sounds (2.32) which is verbally interpreted as frustration, attach images to sight words (1.39) which are verbally interpreted as non-reader, process words automatically and rapidly (1.45) which s verbally interpreted as non-reader and use context to confirm pronunciation and meaning (1.42) which is interpreted as non-reader.

DISCUSSIONS

The composite means of 1.76 which is verbally interpreted as non-reader signifies that the ALS students were assessed as non-readers. The definition of reading has moved beyond decoding printed symbols and recognizing words; thus, reading is a process of constructing meaning to a written text. It is a dream of any teacher that every student may acquire knowledge, skill, and understanding to combat the challenges of life in order to meet global demands.