Factors Affecting the Oral Reading Level of Grade 4-6 Learners in Barigon Elementary School: A Guide in Developing Intervention Materials

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

In this study we will find the factors affecting the reading level of grade 4-6 learners so we could make a guide in developing intervention materials to solve these issues.

METHODS

A random sampling method was used through questionnaires. Selection of respondents based on the age-range (9-12 years old) grade level (grade 4-6) pupils.

RESULTS

Pupils found common difficulties in reading from 1) poor comprehension skills, 2) the environment ofthe pupils and 3) pupils' problem in retention. Parental involvement in achieving reading skill of pupils, repeated reading and peer tutoring was seen as best intervention activities that could be implemented to enhance the reading comprehension of the learners.

DISCUSSIONS

The results show that teacher must be focused on developing reading comprehension skill of the pupils through varied activities. Parents should encourage their children to have a reading habit and must find time to help the child in one-on-one teaching at home. Furthermore, an advocacy campaign was developed, the Project IMPURE (IMproving PUpils ability through REading).