The project ReFUnd aims to gauge the impact of the program on the participants’ reading comprehension through the use of Activities on Better Reading Comprehension (ABRC) materials. The recipients of the said program are the 84 grade four pupils who were categorized under the frustration level after the Phil-IRI (Philippine Informal Reading Inventory) was conducted. Post test result seems to indicate that the participants’ reading comprehension level improved to instructional level since their scores range between five to seven. Moreover, the t-test computed value suggests that there is a significant difference on the participants’ pre-test and post test results. Hence, with the seemingly successful outcome of the program, S. Elementary School deem to continue the program even without budget allocation from the Department of Education (DepEd).
Reading plays a vital role to every individual as it is the key to literacy. Pardo suggests in his study that is important for pupils to acquire decoding skills, fluency skill, background knowledge, vocabulary, motivation, and engagement to develop good comprehension skill. Moreover, Dougherty-Stahl suggests that effective reading comprehension is the culmination of mastering vocabulary, phonics, fluency, and reading comprehension skills.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Review of Related Literature
- Methodology
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion and Recommendation
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This action research project, "Project ReFUnd," aimed to assess the impact of a school-to-school partnership program on the reading comprehension skills of Grade 4 pupils at S. Elementary School. The program utilized "Activities on Better Reading Comprehension" (ABRC) materials to improve reading skills in students identified as having frustration-level reading comprehension abilities.
- Impact of school-to-school partnerships on reading comprehension.
- Effectiveness of ABRC materials in improving reading comprehension.
- Assessment of reading comprehension using the Phil-IRI (Philippine Informal Reading Inventory).
- Significance of reading comprehension in academic success.
- Sustainability of intervention programs without external funding.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This chapter sets the stage for the research by explaining the rationale behind the school-to-school partnership (SSP) program implemented by the Department of Education. It highlights the success of Lapidario Elementary School, a high-performing school, and its partnership with S. Elementary School, which sought to improve its students' academic performance, particularly in reading comprehension. The chapter emphasizes the importance of reading comprehension as a key to literacy and describes the significant performance gap between the two partner schools, specifically focusing on S. Elementary School's lower National Achievement Test (NAT) scores and a high percentage of students exhibiting frustration-level reading comprehension. The partnership aims to leverage Lapidario's successful strategies to improve S. Elementary School's performance.
Review of Related Literature: This section explores existing research on reading and reading comprehension. It discusses the essential skills necessary for developing strong comprehension, such as decoding, fluency, background knowledge, vocabulary, motivation, and engagement. It synthesizes previous research findings to establish a theoretical framework for the study and justify the chosen intervention methods. The chapter likely connects the identified key skills with the methods used in the "Activities on Better Reading Comprehension" program.
Methodology: This chapter details the research design, population, sampling methods, data collection techniques, ethical considerations, and data analysis procedures used in the study. It describes the research design employed (likely quasi-experimental), the selection process of participants (Grade 4 pupils at S. Elementary School with frustration-level reading comprehension), the pre- and post-tests (Phil-IRI), and the statistical analysis used to analyze the collected data. A thorough explanation of the data collection process and the ethical considerations implemented to protect the participants is expected.
Results and Discussion: This chapter presents the findings from the pre- and post-tests administered to the participants. It provides a detailed analysis of the data using tables and statistical tests (e.g., t-test). The chapter compares pre- and post-test results, showing the impact of the intervention program (Project ReFUnd) on the participants' reading comprehension scores. It discusses the statistical significance of the findings and interprets the results in the context of the research questions and the broader literature on reading comprehension improvement. The results likely demonstrate a significant improvement in the reading comprehension levels of the students after the intervention.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Reading comprehension, school-to-school partnerships, action research, Phil-IRI, intervention program, Activities on Better Reading Comprehension (ABRC), academic performance, literacy, primary education, student achievement.
Project ReFUnd: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Project ReFUnd?
Project ReFUnd is an action research project that assessed the impact of a school-to-school partnership program on the reading comprehension skills of Grade 4 pupils at S. Elementary School. The program utilized "Activities on Better Reading Comprehension" (ABRC) materials to improve reading skills in students with frustration-level reading comprehension abilities.
What were the objectives of Project ReFUnd?
The main objectives were to evaluate the impact of school-to-school partnerships on reading comprehension, determine the effectiveness of ABRC materials, assess reading comprehension using the Phil-IRI (Philippine Informal Reading Inventory), understand the significance of reading comprehension in academic success, and explore the sustainability of intervention programs without external funding.
What methodology was used in Project ReFUnd?
The project employed a quasi-experimental research design. Grade 4 pupils at S. Elementary School with frustration-level reading comprehension were selected as participants. Data collection involved pre- and post-tests using the Phil-IRI. Statistical analysis (likely a t-test) was used to compare pre- and post-test results.
What were the key themes explored in Project ReFUnd?
Key themes included the effectiveness of school-to-school partnerships in improving reading comprehension, the efficacy of the ABRC materials, the role of the Phil-IRI in assessment, the importance of reading comprehension for academic success, and the challenge of program sustainability without external funding.
What are the chapter summaries of the Project ReFUnd report?
The report includes chapters on the introduction (setting the context and rationale), review of related literature (examining existing research on reading comprehension), methodology (detailing the research design and methods), results and discussion (presenting and analyzing the findings), and conclusion and recommendation (summarizing the key findings and suggesting future directions).
What were the key findings of Project ReFUnd (as indicated in the preview)?
The preview indicates that the results and discussion chapter will present pre- and post-test data analyzed using statistical tests (like a t-test) to show the impact of the intervention program on students' reading comprehension scores. It anticipates a significant improvement in reading comprehension after the intervention.
What are the keywords associated with Project ReFUnd?
Keywords include reading comprehension, school-to-school partnerships, action research, Phil-IRI, intervention program, Activities on Better Reading Comprehension (ABRC), academic performance, literacy, primary education, and student achievement.
What is the significance of the Phil-IRI in this research?
The Phil-IRI (Philippine Informal Reading Inventory) was the primary instrument used to assess the reading comprehension abilities of the students both before and after the intervention program. Its results were crucial in determining the effectiveness of Project ReFUnd.
What is the role of the "Activities on Better Reading Comprehension" (ABRC) materials?
The ABRC materials were the core intervention used in Project ReFUnd. The study aimed to assess their effectiveness in improving the reading comprehension skills of the participating students.
What was the participating school's initial reading comprehension status?
S. Elementary School had a high percentage of students exhibiting frustration-level reading comprehension and lower National Achievement Test (NAT) scores compared to its partner school, highlighting a significant performance gap.
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- Joefel Horca (Autor), Maria Bernadette C. Peji (Autor), Joie E. Buendía (Autor), Arcely M. Lucero (Autor), 2018, A school-to-school partnership on reading comprehension, Múnich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/492176
