Factors Affecting the Reading Difficulties of Grade 3 Pupils at Kaligayahan Elementary School towards a Guide

Abstract

Reading is a skill that every child needs to practice. It is important for every pupil for this will help them have good communication skills. If this is not properly executed, it leads to the absence of their self-confidence in achieving their goals in life. This study was conducted to find out the Factors Affecting the Reading Difficulties of Grade 3 Pupils at Kaligayahan Elementary School. The researchers used the Descriptive method to analyze and interpret the data. This method was used to describe the Factors Affecting the Reading Difficulties of Grade 3 Pupils at Kaligayahan Elementary School. Purposive Sampling technique was used to determine the number of respondents composed of 13 female and 2 male Grade 3 teachers. Questionnaire and unstructured interviews were the tools used to gather information. The percentage was used in determining the demographic profile of the respondents and weighted mean to compute the ratings given by the respondents. In the findings of the study, the following had been drawn: 1. The profile of the respondents revealed that most of them are married, female teachers. 2. Their age ranges from 26-30 years old. 3. Their length of service in teaching ranges from 1-5 years. 4. They have attended district seminars and had taken their degree units. 5. The main factors that affect reading most are Oral Reading and Inadequate support from their parents. 6. The effective ways teachers utilized most were Guided Reading and using motivational games to encourage students to read. Reading has a huge factor on the pupils’ academic skills. It must be monitored always to eradicate the reading difficulties of the students in the future.