Effectiveness of MCS Reading Approach as Effective Tool in Reading Development of Low-Level Readers of Grades Four to Six of Mabulo Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Many children struggle and suffer in reading difficulties, connecting letters to syllables which resulted in poor reading skills, not only in the preschool but also at the intermediate level. As a result, the children develop fear in reading and become inferior. It's important to identify learning disabilities early so students get the support they need.

The focus of this research is to improve the reading ability and comprehension of these pupils through the use of a reading approach called MCS or Melanie Catigan Sanchez Reading Approach. The teacher-researcher believes that if she will focus on her own personalized innovative version of the intervention, the students will develop a more meaningful and enjoyable reading experience without hesitation and fear.

METHODS

To test the effectiveness of the new developed MCS Approach, the students from English Classes in Grade 4 to Grade 6 of Mabulo Elementary School consisted of 17 students were chosen based on the result of the PRE-PHIL IRI Test., where 17 students fall in the frustration level or non-readers. To help them, they need to take the reading intervention class 50 minutes every day for the whole school year using the prepared personalized materials. Their reading abilities which ranged from frustration or non-readers were expected to be higher and better after the target intervention.

RESULTS

After the completion of this reading program using MCS Approach, students demonstrated effective reading comprehension skills. From the variety of activities, test, and drills, given and presented to each pupil which level up every quarter, the Post PHIL IRI Test resulted in the much higher level of reading level from 0% -10% to 60% -80 %, from frustration level to instructional and independent level. After several tests and reading activities and training results verified that skills have improved from letter sounds to read short stories.

DISCUSSIONS

The result demonstrates the need for active involvement and dedication of teachers in the increase of the student's ability to read. Understand their students better, motivate them more properly and improve their performance and help them with their reading difficulties is indeed important.The results of the study can be used as tools "to know how well their children are doing in school and how well the schools are serious in performing their task of providing a sound educational reading program and effective approach for the children with difficulties.