Reading Readiness in Filipino of Grade One Pupils as Perceived by their Teachers

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Believing that elementary education is a great factor in child development and strengthening their reading readiness in different subject areas, it is therefore that the direction of this study centers on investigating the reading readiness among grade one pupils. The data gathered from this study would allow the researcher to support a reading readiness program that could help develop the basis learning skills of grade one pupils. Such modest intentions deem not only necessary but also beneficial to countless of children whose future learning skills would be deeply related to their learning abilities. Interaction with teachers certainly bring a student closer toward his further development.

METHODS

This study employed the descriptive method of research. It involved the collection of data in attempt to test the hypothesis and so with the different questions posted as regards the status of the subject matter being studied. This study was a fact finding research involving an adequate and precise analysis of data gathered through the questionnaire with the end in view of making grade one pupils’ education better through the cooperation of the school.

RESULTS

Grade one pupils are not yet all generally ready in oral Filipino communication, but the teachers claim that the kind of training they get have positive effect to the pupils and that this help them become ready and effective. The children need more patience and accommodation to learn step-by-step. Claiming that the development of the child lies down on the preparation that teachers and parents must do, the school program to be made should suit well to this group of learners and the educational experiences should help make learning effective.

DISCUSSIONS

Reading readiness of the grade one pupils is reliable due to the maturity of the respondents themselves as statistically revealed by the scientific investigation of the researcher. The length of service, the years of their exposure handling the grade one pupils, and their exposure to similar trainings as revealed by the study justified the claim. Parents should also be encouraged to support the elementary program in the conduct or continuous program for the skill development of the pupils enhancing the interest of the pupils not only to write but also to read, and count.