Reading Habits Versus Reading Proficiency Levels of Grade 10 Students: Basis for Enhanced Reading Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

All aspects of our lives involve reading, it is the main way to obtain information and a source of enjoyment. Educational researchers found a strong correlation between reading and academic success. This study aims to determine the reading habits and levels of reading proficiency of Grade 10 students of Emilia Ambalada Poblete National High School by considering selected variables as basis for an enhanced reading program.

METHODS

The descriptive-correlational method of research was used in this study. This described, and interpreted quantitative data that measured the reading proficiency levels of the respondents. Study Habit Questionnaire for Junior High School Students was used to seek necessary data from the respondents. Phil-IRI reading test with two phases was also used as a tool of interpreting the reading skills and levels of the respondents. Each phase determined the respondent's reading level whether Frustration, Instructional or Independent Level. To determine the profile, reading habit practices, and reading proficiency levels of the respondents, mean, SD, and percentage were applied. To determine the relationship of reading proficiency levels with the following variables of the respondents, ANOVA was used.

RESULTS

Fifty percent of Grade 10 students were the respondents of the study. It concluded that the respondents sometimes practiced resourcefulness, concentration, and a good attitude towards reading. On oral reading, 54 respondents were in independent level, 94 were in instructional level, and 21 were in frustration level. On silent reading, 35 respondents were in independent level, 73 were in instructional level, and 61 were in frustration level. Resourcefulness, concentration, and good attitude were significantly related to improve reading skill and level.

DISCUSSIONS

Level of proficiency will be developed through improved reading habits. Reading teachers must engage into a reading program to improve reading skill and level of students. Project R2I (Reading Intervention Intensified) and Project SPARK (Sustainable and Practical Approach in Reading for Kids) will be implemented next school year. Reading teachers will allot time to sit with a number of students who are in need to develop reading skills. Every reading teacher must encourage every student to also improve reading habits.