Parents and Community Perspective for Promoting the Reading Culture in Selected Schools of Tabaco West District, Tabaco City Division

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is a learning skill that aids all other learnings activities. The more one reads the better one learns (Kerman, 2005). This study had examined the Parents and Community Perspective for Promoting the Reading Culture in the Selected Schools of Tabaco West District, Tabaco City Division, School Year 2017-2018.

METHODS

This study had employed the descriptive method of research. It is primarily concerned with the present, although it often considered this method to be suitable to determine Parents and Community Perspective for Promoting the Reading Culture in the selected Schools of Tabaco West District, Tabaco City Division, School Year 2017-2018. A validated survey questionnaire was utilized in gathering data pertaining to techniques in teaching reading.

RESULTS

Based on the findings it was found that most of the teachers have connected the story read to the prior experience in the community, they connected to their favorite cartoon characters. The majority of the teachers were able to apply the different techniques on how to develop the reading fluency of the learners, applying the cited strategies in teaching. The integration of the four components of language (reading, speaking, writing and listening) into other subjects of the curriculum.

DISCUSSIONS

Encourage the local government unit to have a massive campaign on the "No One Left Behind Policy" or a Community without non-readers. This can be realized if both school and stakeholders join their efforts to support the reading program of the school.