Reading Difficulties of Grade One Learners in Mother Tongue Based- Multi-lingual Education (MTB-MLE) in Relation to Performance: Basis for Intervention Plan
Phoebe Mae Rose P. Pesales | Sharon L. Apohen
Discipline: social sciences (non-specific)
Abstract:
This study investigates the reading difficulties encountered by Grade One learners in District 1 of the Schools Division of Bago City for the school year 2023-2024 and examines their impact on academic perfor-mance. Utilizing a descriptive-correlational research design, the study assessed 231 Grade One learners from five elementary schools using a modified Reading Difficulty Checklist. Findings indicate that learners experience moderate difficulties across five key areas of reading: pho-nemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, with comprehension posing the greatest challenge. The study also re-veals that demographic factors such as age, sex, parents’ educational at-tainment, and family income significantly influence reading proficiency. Additionally, a strong correlation was found between reading difficul-ties and academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted in-tervention programs. Based on the results, an intervention plan is pro-posed to enhance reading skills and improve academic outcomes for young learners.
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