Reading Habits of Senior High: Basis for a Development Program in Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National High School-Integrated Senior High School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading involves proper understanding of words to relate them to the overall meaning of the passage. Cultivating the habit of reading from early age is beneficial as this could help them in their studies. It also helps with depression, stress and broadens knowledge. This research hopes to put weight for students the importance of reading habit on ones’ life.

METHODS

The researcher used Descriptive research design using simple random sampling. 16 respondents were chosen. The researchers used a validated reading habit scale to know the reading habit of the students of Emiliano Tria Tirona Memorial National High School.

RESULTS

Result from the reading habit survey showed that reading habits can help the students increase their knowledge in vocabulary words. It means that students can show their skills and easily understand the texts and words using reading materials. On the other hand, the remarks of the reading habits of the participants revealed that most of the students strongly agree that reading helps them to learn new words wherein they feel inspired and intelligent. Students who read books develop their vocabulary skills.

DISCUSSIONS

The researchers know that majority of the respondents used E-books (e.g. Wattpad and PDF Books). Sometimes they used Academic books, Novels, Printed Magazines, Comics, Online Blogs, News Websites and Self-Help Books. Most of the respondents feel inspired when they read and they want to be alone when making or doing this kind of habit. Also, when the respondents read, they learn new words. On the other hand, they preferred to read materials written by Filipino authors or materials in the Filipino language.