Enhancing the Reading Performance of Grade 1 Pupils of Bilogo Elementary School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

One of the learning skills that a child should develop is his reading comprehension skills. Reading comprehension is essential to life in any civilized society. This skill is necessary to survive and thrive in today's world. In this study the researcher aims to determine and enhance the reading performance of grade one pupils of Bilogo ElementarySchool. Specifically focused on the pupils' reading competence in reading alone. Furthermore, the researchers aim to suggest activities or interventions which could enhance the pupils' reading competence.

METHODS

The descriptive type of research was usedin this study. The researchers gathered the data, using the Phil-IRI results of 44 grade one pupils of Bilogo Elementary School, and consulted several reading materials in preparing the assessment tool. The researchers also sought the assistance of some experts to validate the assessment tool used. After the tool was validated, the researchers administered the assessment to determine the performance of pupils in reading. After the assessment was done, the researchers analyzed these results to identify the reading levels of the pupils. The researchers used statistical tools such as percentage and weighted mean to quantify the performance of the pupils in reading. No sampling was used and performance of other pupils from other grade levels was not covered in this research.

RESULTS

Based on the teacher's observation on the pupils' reading competence, majority of them have difficulties in terms of word recognition. Likewise, many pupils also fail to comprehend on the passages given. In terms of speed, majority of the students also have slow pace of reading. The results of the Phil-IRI test also revealed that the pupils have low competency in reading. Many pupils are having difficulties in terms of reading. After a thorough analysis of the pupils' problem in reading, the researchers came up with an action plan which aims to enhance the pupils' reading competence.

DISCUSSIONS

The results recommend for remedial and intensive reading classes, and additional reading intervention program for pupils who were identified as instructional in terms of reading skills. The success of proposed action plan lies with the coordination of various stakeholders like parents and the community. It may also be shown to supervisors and teachers for their suggestions before using it and a similar study must be conducted to determine the reading ability of grade one pupils.