Read, Enjoy and Learn Using Contextual Method

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The study aims to determine the reading level of the pupils before and after conducting the Project Read, Enjoy and Learn using Contextual Method which will solve the problem and have a larger number of readers under frustration level in the Division of Calamba City. The study is limited to the interpretation given to the remedial instruction program administered by the teachers.

METHODS

The study used the qualitative and quantitative method of research for it described the effectiveness of using contextual method in teaching reading. Cumulative and Percentage, Why-Why Diagram as well as Pareto Chart were used in interpreting the data gathered from the quantitative method. In order to analyze the scores obtained, the researcher made use of the results of the Mean Percentage Score (MPS) of the remedial teaching program.

RESULTS

Results revealed that the contextual method is effective in improving the reading comprehension of the pupils for the remedial program and indicated that most of the pupils were in the independent level from frustration during the pre-test assessment to remedial instruction program. Another significant result showed that pupils engaged in the program were motivated to improve and enhance their performance. This was indicated on the change manifested on the reading level obtained by the pupils.

DISCUSSIONS

The contextual method that has been used in this action research led to the smooth transition of learning reading and that findings showed remarkable progress on the results of the remedial instruction program. The contextual method was found to be effective in improving the reading and comprehension skills of the pupils.