The Reading Nook: An After-Class Reading Intervention Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

A child's reading skill is vital to his success. It also improves his communicative skills and allows him to soar high in a fun and imaginative way. Eight among the Grade two pupils of San Juan Elementary School falls under non-readers and is denied this opportunity. So, the worker thought of an intervention program that will address the problem named "The Reading Nook: An After-Class Reading Intervention Program." It is designed for three months and aims to alleviate the problem.

METHODS

In the program "The Reading Nook," descriptive method of research was used. The worker conducted personal interviews and observations based on the dominant reading condition of the respondents.

RESULTS

After the implementation of the program "The Reading Nook," 4 out of 8 non-readers were able to read in Filipino and the remaining 4 can at least syllabicate words in Filipino.

DISCUSSIONS

These are the following findings:1. 9 out of 46 or 17% of the Grade two pupils were non-readers. 2. After "The Reading Nook" administration, 4 out of 8 non-readers or 50% of the cases were able to read in Filipino and the remaining 50% can at least syllabicate in Filipino 3. The worker in the study suggests that the program be adapted by lower grades to intensify reading readiness and be also adapted by higher grades for continuous improvement.