Summer Reading Tutorial in Zambales. Did it work?

Abstract

This study assessed the improvement in reading skills of students after the implementation of Reading tutorial program. It also assessed the implemented reading program. The participants belong to different grade levels. These participants were categorized as non-reader and slow readers. Participatory action research design using mixed methods was employed in the study. Qualitative approaches were used to describe the impacts of Reading tutorial program conducted at Bani Elementary school. Quantitative approaches were used to determine if there is significant difference between the pre -test and post-test scores of students. Based on the need assessment, reading materials were prepared and were validated by experts. Assessment tools were also prepared to gauge the progress of students. There was a significant difference between the pre-test and post test scores of students. When male and female readers are compared, their performances do not significantly differ, thus the program did not result to gender gap in reading skills of male and female students. The students learned about the letter sounds which is very crucial in acquiring reading skills. In addition, non-readers became slow readers, and some slow readers became fast readers. The program resulted to easier coordination, positive response to children?s needs, established partnership with other stakeholders and continuity of the program. By using appropriate learning materials, the program positively responded to the children?s needs. Involving parents and teachers resulted to established partnership with other stakeholders. Moreover, guidance and assessment of the program resulted to its continuity. With the findings of this research, we recommend that reading tutorials be used to improve reading skills of students. Proper monitoring of the implementation is needed to make necessary adjustments while the program is on-going. In addition, we also recommend to have parents? participation in the design and implementation of this program. Moreover, continuity of the program should be established. Through this, the program can continuously improve reading skills of students.