Enhancing Word Recognition in English of Tagongon Elementary School Grade II Pupils Using Parents' Assistance in Improving Reading (PAIR) Program

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Studies show that poor reading comprehension affects the academic performance of the pupils. Hence, parents play a vital role in improving the reading comprehension skills of their children. They are the best link to follow-up the reading practices and reading habits of their children at home. In this study, the researcher introduced varied activities to encourage and motivate parents to do their duties in helping their children to enhance the reading skills.

METHODS

The descriptive method was used in this study by doing observations, conducting interviews and reading tests. It attempted to determine the level of Reading comprehension of grade II pupils in word recognition. This method concerned itself with determining the level in word recognition of grade II pupils which can be used as a basis for implementing the Parents' Assistance in Improving Reading (PAIR) in Tagongon Elementary School.

RESULTS

Results showed that the low level of reading resulted to the low-level achievement of pupils in different subject areas. Parents' assistance played a vital role in improving the children's level of reading. They were the controlling factors that affected the reading and comprehension level of children.

DISCUSSIONS

On the basis of the findings, the level of reading skill in word recognition of the grade 2 pupils were enhanced as the parents actively played their role as helper of the reading activities of their children at home. If the parents could not fulfill their duty as agent of their children's learning capabilities, there will be a poor outcome for their academic performance in school.