Reading Readiness of Grade One-Diokno Pupils in Bukal Elementary School Sy 2017-2018: An Assessment

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Reading is one of the important skills of language. It is a basic tool of education whether formal or informal. It is a receptive skill, which involves the ability to meaningfully interpret or decode written or graphic symbols of language. Through reading, the hidden treasure of knowledge is unfolded; knowledge is gained thereby empowering individuals to share and also participate in the world's universal culture and civilization. This study is of great importance as today's children spend hours trapped under derivative distractions such a television, computers, and associated technologies targeted to children. It becomes then imperative to reawaken reading culture among the children who are faced with competing leisure time choices.

METHODS

The main objective of the study is to assess reading readiness of Grade One-Diokno pupils in Bukal Elementary School SY 2017-2018. Thus, the study employed the descriptive survey research design based on the questions raised in the statement of the problem. This involved description of the facts and information gathered in the desire to establish a comprehensive data leading to formation of answers to the different problems posited in the study. Furthermore, the study of Mendoza (2017) clarified that descriptive research was used to obtain information concerning the current status of the phenomena to describe "what exists" with respect to variables or conditions in a situation. The methods involved range from the survey, which describes the status quo, the correlation study, which investigates the relationship between variables, and to developmental studies, which seek to determine changes over time.

RESULTS

From the data gathered and the completed findings, the following conclusions were formulated: Most of the Grade 1-Diokno pupils fall under 5-6 years old bracket and most of them are male pupils. Family income of the pupils falls under the lowest level which is from Php1000-Php3000. Most of them have 1-3 siblings and got the lowest score in recognizing letters, words, and sentences.

DISCUSSIONS

The reading program implemented in the school to address the reading problem of Grade 1-Diokno pupils is "reading basic sight words in a flash cards." Reading program was implemented and monitored closely to solve the problem. Parents and guardians were involved in the reading program. Consistent follow-up on the development of reading performance was done and was proven with positive results.