READING ACROSS LEVELS (READ AL) PROGRAM AND PROFICIENCY OF BANGSAMORO LEARNERS

Authors: Bautista C. Utto, Mat, Prof. Eva C. Polo & Dr. Cristobal M. Ambayon

ABSTRACT

The READ AL Module is a compilation of the essential components of reading lessons made and modified by the researcher to address the reading deficit of the pupils across levels in Mileb Elementary School. This module focuses on alphabet knowledge and phonics, vocabulary and word recognition, fluency, and comprehension. The study utilized the module as the main instrument to measure its efficacy in the reading proficiency of Bangsamoro learners of Mileb Elementary School who were diagnosed under frustration level in the Phil-IRI pretest. The design involved the experimental and control groups, which were carefully chosen through a random sampling procedure. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential tools such as mean, standard deviation, and t-test. The study simply conveys that there is substantial difference between the reading proficiency of the non-supplemented and treatment group in the posttest. The findings revealed that pupils in the experimental group improved their reading proficiency due to the intervention of the READ AL Module. This result clearly showed that the READ AL module’s introduction, implementation, and application have offered a high quality and standard of effectiveness in teaching reading to early elementary grade pupils.

Keywords: Reading module, reading proficiency, reading comprehension, reading vocabulary, Bangsamoro learners.

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