Project Empire: It's Effect on the Reading Ability Level of Grade Four Pupils of Balsahan Elementary School S.Y. 2018-2019

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading as one of the macro skills that need to develop among learners must be given focus accordingly. However, learner’s ability to comprehend text seems to be one of the problems that teachers need to be addressed immediately. In this program, the researcher implemented various reading techniques and strategies to improve the learner’s ability in decoding and understanding text.

METHODS

The study used the descriptive method of research. Since the study was concerned with the effect of the Project EMPIRE among fifteen pupils under the frustration level and thirty-four pupils under the instructional level, the descriptive design was very much appropriate. Pre and Post reading test results of the respondents were collected. After that, the researcher immediately retrieved the instrument and results were tallied and analyzed.

RESULTS

In order to achieve the goal of the project, different reading approaches and techniques were given to the pupils for a certain period of time. Project EMPIRE which was implemented among the grade four pupils of Balsahan Elementary School was found to be helpful and effective as it was shown from the results of the project that pupils identified under frustration level increased their reading proficiency. Though not all the pupils went from their current reading level to independent readers, a significant change in their reading ability was evident. Since, this project was a productive experience, the researcher would like continue this to uplift the comprehension level of each learners.

DISCUSSIONS

The results of the project revealed that extensive reading program was needed in order to raise the comprehension level of the pupils. Through the use of various techniques and exposing the learners to the different reading materials every day, their ability to understand text was improved. Developing reading comprehension ability of the learners will help them to increase their vocabulary and communication skills.