Factors Affectingthe Development of the Reading Skills of the Primary Pupils in Talisay District, Division of Batangas: Its Implication to English Instruction
Keywords:
Comprehension Skills, Factors, Methods, Phrase, Pupils Factor, Reading, Reading Comprehension, Teacher FactorAbstract
INTRODUCTION
It has been said that "The man who reads is the man who leads". Reading affects the entire personality of an individual. The world of people and events encountered on the printed page may shape a reader's outlook towards his fellows, towards his schools, his parents and towards life in general. It may intensify his positive reception of the physical world around him and give him an augmented awareness in artistic and spiritual value.
METHODS
The descriptive method of research was employed.
RESULTS
Teachers may focus on the comprehension of the pupils through providing activities that would stimulate better understanding of their reading activities. Teachers are also encouraged to maintain maximum supervision and guidance of students belonging to average and instructional category.
DISCUSSIONS
Pupil's Englishcomprehension is one of the most important skills needed in the learning process of reading. Teachers should guide the pupils well through involving the parents in the learning and reading development of the pupils.
