Reading Readiness among Kindergarten Pupils in the Division of Tanauan City: A Basis For A Training Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading in its real sense is a private activity and therefore when one reads, comprehension follows. However, comprehension has been the perennial problem among teachers. There are many researches which focus on the reading readiness level of pupils but another particular interest of the researcher is to qualify the previous results which could possibly be found true in the new research locale.

METHODS

The descriptive method of research was used to find out the reading readiness of the kindergarten pupils. It also determines the profile of the pupils in terms of home, language, and socio-economic status particularly in sizes of the family, parent's educational background, and their monthly income; the profile of the teachers in terms of educational attainment, teaching experiences, seminars attended, and the instructional materials used. The pupils’ reading profile in terms of reading speed and reading comprehension is also being considered in the present study.

RESULTS

The results show that majority of kindergarten pupils are most likely familiar with sounds of the letter and that teachers can cater to different levels of reading readiness and there are no significant relationship between the reading readiness level and profile of kindergarten pupils. Reading readiness is somehow developed by the teachers through strategic teaching methods and the showing progression of skills that build upon one another. The support of parents would give big help to the children to develop their reading readiness.

DISCUSSIONS

The seminars, trainings, conferences, and workshops may be conducted to help teachers, most especially kinder teachers, be more acquainted with teaching beginning reading and find ways to improve reading, increase comprehension, speed, and homework compliance. Also, parent-teacher conferences should be conducted to have active participation in developing the reading skills of the learners. Encouragements from both parties are needed.