Implementation of Adopt-A-Struggling Reader Program: A Basis for Localized Framework

Abstract

In response to the growing number of struggling readers with the Division of Ilocos Sur, the Adopt-a-Struggling Reader Program under the 3Bs initiatives is being implemented. While there are studies that explored the status of the 3Bs Initiatives, none of them endeavored an exploration of the status of the Adopt-a-Struggling Reader Program within the Division. Hence, this study was conceptualized to describe the status of the Adopt-a-Struggling Reader Program and its perceived effects on both struggling readers and teachers, and the potential factors affecting its implementation as bases in developing a localized framework. The study employed the Quantitative Descriptive Design, using a validated researcher-made survey questionnaire. It considered total enumeration covering the 122 teachers of the District, however only 51% of the targeted respondents responded to the call. The study reveals that the program is highly implemented within the District. The perceived impact of the program on both teachers and struggling learners is very effective. Among the profiles of teachers, generation classification and educational attainment were found to be essential factors in successfully implementing the program. The findings mean that Quirino District is highly committed to the implementation of the program due to its visible effects on both teachers and struggling readers. Its successful implementation is driven by the time-tested experiences of teachers and their positive outlook on professional growth and development. These salient findings informed the development of the “Sulong ASRP Framework”. Quirino District may sustain its excellent culture of implementing the program by infusing it with the developed localized framework to continuously benefit from the program.