Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of instructional methods based on phonics instruction in reading classes to improve students participation therefore they can develop to their maximum potential. Using qualitative tools of observation, documentation and interview, this research was focusing the inquiry on investigating students’ reception to the phonics instruction model, observing their participation in the classroom activities, also investigating instructional methods which attract students to more actively contribute in learning activities. The finding shows that the reception of students to the model was good and they showed much eagerness in following the program. Further investigation revealed that students keen to participate more in the classroom activities especially in certain activities with the use of sound sheets, sound book, flash card sheets, word box sheets, songs, games and storybooks. However, there were two challenges identified during 16 weeks running the study; the lack of teachers’ skill in delivering this method efficiently also the limited collection of English story books in school. Hence, to improve the effectiveness of the use of phonics instruction in reading classroom, firstly, training for teachers would be needed to deliver the method effectively, secondly, considering the fact that school still have limited collection of English story books or any English books, the collaboration with government agencies or other promising bodies could be done to help in providing more collection of storybooks in school.
Highlights
Learning process in the classroom without active participations from students could be pretty boring
Since the reading materials which had been used in this program (Oxford reading tree – phonics series), had been developed gradually from the simple and short texts moved forward steadily, they found the books were easy to understand progressively
The qualitative inquiry through observations, interviews and documentations revealed that phonics instruction models have gained good receptions from students
Summary
Learning process in the classroom without active participations from students could be pretty boring. Student participation could create more dimensional and engaging classroom activities which eventually could lead to the more effective learning processes. When students participate, they give teacher valuable information on what they know and they understand about a concept. Class discussions prompt students to listen to another’s point of view and adjust their thinking . Participation requires students to use high-level thinking skills, such as analysis and evaluation skills. For the example, when students come to disagreement in discussing things, they are going
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