Reading Intervention Project of Kindergarten in Pansin Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Some of the learners in Kindergarten have been promoted to the next Grade level even with them remaining as non-readers still. This study aims to know the effect of using appropriate reading materials suited to the learner's reading ability in the reading progress of Kindergartens.

METHODS

The study used different reading materials appropriate to the learner's reading progress level. The researcher used alphabet flashcards and pictures to find out which group the learners belonged. Since not everyone had the same level of competency, they were grouped according to their abilities. Appropriate reading materials were used by different groups of learners according to their reading competency. Reading materials upgraded every quarter as they progressed.

RESULTS

This study showed that as the different reading materials were upgraded, the reading progress was visible every quarter as well as respective reading profiles. Interest and love for reading was seen in everyone. Reading with comprehension has been observed dramatically. At the start of 4th quarter, there were only few pupils left in the program.

DISCUSSIONS

The Department of Education implemented the CID Program SPARK which aimed to provide different reading materials to all kinds of readers. The researcher adapted the program and localized it based on the ability of Kinder learners in PES. The results confirmed that appropriate reading materials in learners' abilities was a contributing factor in the reading progress of kinder learners.